60 Minutes - The Full Impact

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:06:00 +1200

Kristin Dunne-Powell is a household name, but for all the wrong reasons. The victim in one of the highest profile cases of domestic violence ever seen in New Zealand, she talks to 60 Minutes reporter Paula Penfold.

comments: 6

onewomanDV 06 Jan 09:18

Kate you need to probably step back and understand that paying any amount of money does not excuse abuse.... You cannot put a price tag on bruises... and you cannot make the comments you have just done without having some kind of personal vendetta against this woman. A balanced comment would have been a great example of a well thought out point of view... you cannot and should not taken on the important role of SPOKESPERSON FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE because you cannot speak on behalf of the rest. A word of advice Kate - It would be good to see what kind of price tag you would think is enough to shut you up and bypass the law... $50, mmm ok $100. Oh! alright $1000.

Sarah 11 Nov 21:00

Kirsten, I am so proud of you and I know that it was not easy for you to go public. I believe that your intentions were noble and I found your story so empowering. Your right, only those of us that have walked that road, understand. Like so many other sceptics out there, I use to think that those that remain in abusive relationships must have been damaged in the first place - until I found myself there. It is astounding that 1 in 3 women will experience abuse at some time in their lives. This actually indicates that it isn't simply our weak boundaries or low self esteem. Its an intrinsic part of our society. It is so wonderful to see you walk in the light.

Krystal 28 Sep 22:04

I agree with Lisa. Kate, how can you even comment like that when you are a victim yourself? Who care's how or when or who leaked the story, the fact of the matter is that Tony abused this lady. And that was proved by the contract, he tried to hide the fact that he was harmed another in order to protect his status, by paying out $150,000. Which by the way in my opinion is not enough especially considering this is suppose to be hush money. And I don't know where you get "hellbent on revenge" from when all she has tried to do is avoid the media. As for yourself, I think you need to reconsider your status as a victim. I seriously don't know what your trying to acheive, are you looking for someone to share a common tragic story with?

Lisa 20 Sep 14:22

I'm disgusted at your comment Kate. You're not only judging someone you know nothing about, you're a prime example of the group of people that shut down the victimised people that attempt to speak up to make some difference, by encouraging other similar victims to speak up so that something gets done about it. Obviously you're not a victim yourself - just trying to convince yourself that you are. You don't understand the pain and the hell the victims have to go through, not just at the time, but many years to come.

Katherine 20 Jul 14:28

You dont know what you are talking about, she went through a lot and as a family member I watched her go through the heart ache as media queded at the end of her drive way. Her true nature is a caring, funny and lovely person, but this whole thing change that for a while. Please leave her be.

Kate 15 Jul 23:39

The other side of the story - yeah right. Kirsten Dunne-Powell believes herself to be a victim and, on some level appears to enjoy the limelight. She made me cringe on behalf of all abuse victims - myself included. After this self serving interview my sympathies are now with Tony Veitch. She is hellbent on revenge! Tony Veitch did everything in his power to right this - money - which she made sure was paid before the story was 'leaked', counselling which she could certainly benefit from and his admission 'he lashed out'. She should remember he only agreed to a guilty plea so 'it would all go away'. I really wish it had been played out in court where both their true natures would have been revealed - particularly hers. Oh, a word of advice Kirsten - women who are abused invariably form relationships with the same type repeatedly - so be aware - the next complaint you make will be viewed with scepticism, both by authorities and the public.

60 Minutes - The Full Impact

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