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Rudd, 61, was arrested on Saturday and had been held in
custody until Monday's appearance. He entered no plea to the
charge but was ordered to reappear in two weeks, and to undergo
drug and alcohol testing when required.
The charges came 10 days after Rudd was sentenced to 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 km
(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 might 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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