Two friends, intent on revenge, barged into a woman's house and shaved her head as she held her toddler

Both have now avoided conviction, while the victim was too afraid to leave her house for six months because she was so traumatised.

Shayle Joass pleaded guilty to her part in the crime in 2021, while co-accused Agnes Pene was found guilty at a judge-alone trial.

However, both have been discharged without conviction in the Whangarei District Court.

The judge saying despite initially lying about her involvement, a conviction against Pene would significantly impact her ability to provide for her children.