One of many friend requests on social media that Sarah received over the years. “All I’ve wanted to do is just live my life.”Following the discovery of the affair, Sarah left her husband and unsuccessfully applied for a restraining order against the woman. She also attempted to get a restraining order through the civil jurisdiction in 2023, but was unsuccessful. The undertaking also meant the woman could not make social media accounts in the name of the victim or her children. Sarah told NZME after the sentencing that as a victim, it felt like a small win.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 01, 2026 01:05 UTC