A man, who cannot be named, is on trial for allegedly sexually violating a 15-year-old girl in Tauranga when he was 16.
The jury has been informed that the defendant has previous convictions for sexual offending against young women.
The defendant maintained he did not commit the previous sexual offences for which he was convicted and did not offend against the girl in the current case.
The trial is ongoing, with the defendant, now a young adult, facing allegations of sexual violation.
Author's summary: Man on trial for alleged sexual violation of a minor.