An Auckland man accused of infecting another man with HIV has applied for continued name suppression, supported by the police.
The defendant appeared in the Auckland District Court this afternoon facing one count of causing grievous bodily harm with reckless disregard and one of committing a criminal nuisance by doingan unlawful act.
He was excused from entering the dock because of health issues.
Court documents say between December and January he "failed to take reasonable precaution of a dangerous thing, namely HIV, knowing such an act would endanger the life of [the complainant]".
His lawyer Lincoln Burns applied to extend the man's name suppression and he said there was no suggestion there were other potential complainants who may come forward.
He also told the court there was a "DNA strand-matching" process to be undertaken that could see his client cleared completely.
Police prosecutors supported the application because they believed naming the defendant would lead to the identification of the complainant.
The court heard how there were "cultural reasons" that would make revealing the complainant more harmful and there was a high likelihood he would withdraw from the prosecution if his identity was publicised.
