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bodily functions.

The other assault occurred without warning in the exercise yard.

Meanwhile, Kaa-tuari continued to barrage his partner, telling her over the phone that he owned her.

The judge said a grim fate would await the woman if Kaa-tuari’s behaviour was left unchecked.

‘‘Your partner was prevented from seeking medical treatment. She was pregnant and vulnerable.

‘‘If you don’t receive treatment, you will no longer be your partner’s lover, friend or protector, you will become her murderer.’’

Defence lawyer Mark Alderdice said his client had a pattern of violent offending, partly because he never received counselling for childhood trauma.

Shuttled between foster homes, he grew up in Auckland and was forced to watch his father repeatedly beat his mother.

He then moved to Gisborne to be closer to his relatives who belonged to Nga¯ti Porou.

Report writers paint a picture of an intelligent man, who could never create his own identity.

He was described as having natural leadership skills, a keen artist and someone who could speak te reo.

However, a history of sexual, physical and emotional abuse as a child had affected his upbringing and outlook.

He attended 30 schools within eight years, which ended when he was asked to leave Gisborne Boys’ High School for assaulting a teacher.

Speaking to report writers, KaaTuari admitted he did not like the man he had become: ‘‘I f.... up. I never thought I would be that guy.’’

The judge said the abuse led to severe depravation, and he had no place to call home. ‘‘What has happened to you has brought you here. You saw your father hurting your mother.’’

‘‘You were not happy about this and asked her questions. But no matter what she said, it wasn’t good enough.’’ Judge Lance Rowe