A South Wairarapa dairy farmer has paid the price for losing his cool with his partner.
David September grabbed her foot and dragged her from her bed and down the hallway in front of her 5-year-old son, Masterton District Court heard this week.
The 27-year-old, who has no previous convictions, admitted assault at an earlier appearance and was convicted and discharged by Judge Tony Walsh.
Defence lawyer Virginia Pearson said her client had completed a Stop Violence programme and the offending was at the "lower end" of domestic violence.
"He has taken responsibility at the first opportunity ... he has a level of insight."