An Auckland man, Moeaia Tuai, 63, is on trial for allegedly enslaving two young people and committing multiple other crimes.
Tuai has pleaded not guilty to charges including keeping two young people as slaves, rape, indecent assault, sexual violation by unlawful connection, and assault.
The trial is being held in the Auckland High Court, with one complainant alleging that Tuai's actions were part of a larger pattern of coercion and exploitation.
Author's summary: Auckland man on trial for enslavement and theft charges.