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Rudd, 61, pleaded not guilty to the charge of consuming
alcohol, from which he is prohibited, and was remanded on bail
until a hearing in late November, the Sunlive website reported.
The prosecution said Rudd had admitted to the charge when
arrested two weeks ago and wanted an immediate hearing, but a
defense lawyer disputed the facts and said it would take time to
gather witness statements.
Rudd is barred from drinking alcohol and unprescribed drug use
as part of the conditions of his sentence of eight months home
detention for threatening to kill and drug possession arising
from incidents last November.
Rudd, who is appealing against his conviction and sentence,
cannot leave his large waterfront home in Tauranga, about 200
kms (125 miles) southeast of Auckland, without permission.
He is also monitored electronically and has been warned that any
breach of the conditions of his home detention could see him
sent to prison.
Rudd was originally arrested last November and charged with
attempting to procure murder after he made threats against an
employee following the unsuccessful launch of his solo album.
That charge was dropped for lack of evidence.
Rudd has lived in New Zealand since he was sacked from the heavy
metal band in 1983. He rejoined AC/DC in 1994 but has remained
in New Zealand, where he owns a restaurant.
AC/DC has replaced Rudd for its current world tour, which
includes two concerts in New Zealand at the end of the year.
(Reporting by Gyles Beckford; Editing by Paul Tait)
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