A man has appeared in court charged with stalking a woman and assaulting her, causing grievous bodily harm.

Wayman Cariah, 41, pleaded not guilty at Magistrates' Court to stalking between June 1, 2008 and March 20, 2009, and to grievous bodily harm on March 15.

Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner granted him bail on condition he report daily to Hamilton Police Station and does not approach or contact the alleged victim. The case was adjourned until April 9.