22 Mar 2022
MUTINGWENDE v COOPER-TAEPA [2022] NZHC 540
- Citation
- [2022] NZHC 540
- Court
- High Court
On the balance of probabilities the defendant published defamatory statements via Instagram post and livestream accusing the plaintiff of rape, drugging and underage sexual activity; those statements were plainly defamatory and caused more than minor harm; defendant did not defend the claim; court declares defamation and awards indemnity costs under s 24 of the Defamation Act 1992 but declines to grant a permanent injunction as unnecessary.