Phil Rudd denies home detention breach + video

Phil Rudd has denied a breach of his home detention conditions. Photo/John Borren

UPDATE 10.03am: AC/DC rocker Phil Rudd has denied a breach of his home detention conditions relating to the possession and or consumption of alcohol.

Rudd, 61, who briefly appeared in Tauranga District Court this morning on the alleged breach will defend the matter at a judge-alone trial on November 24.

He was further remanded on bail by Judge Robert Wolff.

Rudd was arrested on July 18 at his home.

On July 9 Rudd received a sentence of 8-months home detention on charges of possession of cannabis, possession of methamphetamine, and threatening to kill another man.

The offences were committed last year.

EARLIER: AC/DC rocker Phil Rudd is back in Tauranga District Court today, after he allegedly breached his home detention by possessing or consuming alcohol.

Rudd, 61, must today enter a plea to the charge.

On July 9, Rudd was sentenced to eight months' home detention on charges of threatening to kill, and possession of cannabis methamphetamine.

Sentencing Judge Thomas Ingram warned him any breach of his detention could mean prison.