THE DETAIL/RNZ Political parties are putting the issue of mental health strongly in focus, but experts say a wave of anxiety and mental distress is on the way. In 2017, following a family argument, Tauinaola picked up a knife and chased his mother and sister-in-law, the tribunal heard. “When his stepfather intervened, the appellant punched him repeatedly and stabbed him with the knife, and then struck him several times in the face with a piece of timber. “The stepfather suffered a fractured right eye socket, facial bruising, cuts to his head, and a stab wound to his back.” Tauinaola pleaded guilty to male assaults female, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and assault to injure.