Warning: This story contains themes that may disturb some people.
The jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering Grace Millane will continue to hear defence evidence today.
The 27-year-old, whose name is suppressed, didn't get into the witness box yesterday but did elect to call evidence in his defence.
One of his lawyers, Ron Mansfield, opened the defence with a strong message to the jury that blame and shame had no place in determining the case.
RNZ court reporter Anneke Smith speaks to Kim Hill.
