A New Zealand soldier faces court-martial for allegedly strangling his former female partner in 2019 incidents linked to drinking, with the victim reporting abuse only in 2024.

A New Zealand Army corporal is on trial at Burnham Military Camp over allegations he strangled his former female partner, also a soldier, in two incidents in January and October 2019, both occurring after heavy drinking. Prosecutors say the attacks happened during and after parties, with witnesses intervening in the second incident. The complainant, who reported the abuse only in 2024 after leaving the military, claims she was choked while trying to stop him from leaving. The accused admits to confrontations and intoxication but denies strangulation, alleging she was the aggressor. The court-martial, presided over by Judge Tini Clark, is scheduled for three days, with protective measures in place to prevent contact between the parties.