A man accused of causing critical injuries that left another pub patron in a coma has made his first court appearance.
Josh Storer is in intensive care with brain injuries after the incident at The Albany bar and restaurant in Auckland last Friday.
A 56-year-old Helensville man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He appeared at North Shore District Court this morning with a small group of supporters.
The accused was granted interim name suppression and a continuation of his existing police bail conditions.