His lawyer argued a threatening phone call that landed him before the court was just a burst of anger, and Rudd told 3D his face-to-face apology to the man was accepted.
"I expected to get a discharge without conviction and get on a plane and go straight back to f****** work," he said.
However, his brushes with the law meant he was unable to perform with AC/DC on their current world tour.
Rudd said he was not sure if he would play with the band when they came to New Zealand.
He also showed viewers his expansive luxury car collection and gave other insights into the luxury rock'n'roll lifestyle he affords, including his waterfront mansion.
When asked if it was "fun being Phil Rudd", he replied: "Aww, f*** yeah".
His Ferrari was a fine substitute for a wife, he said.
Footage included Rudd driving one of his luxury vehicles to the court house wearing an AC/DC-emblazoned leather jacket with a lit cigarette hanging from his mouth.
He said his "fans are everything" and when asked if he had a message for them, he smacked his fist and said, "Never give up".
Rudd said he's getting psychiatric help and has suffered from anxiety and depression.
He said his priority was to "get my job back, get back on the road and make a lot of money".
He added: "I'm going to be back. I've never felt better."
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