AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will defend his drugs and threatening to kill charges.
Phil Rudd Photo: RNZ / Natalie Mankelow
The 60-year-old musician had his case called at the Tauranga District Court this afternoon but was not present.
He was charged with threatening to kill and cannabis and methamphetamine possession after a raid on his Tauranga waterfront home on 6 November.
Mr Rudd's lawyer, Paul Mabey, QC, entered the not guilty plea earlier and announced it in court today.
Mr Rudd also faced a more serious charge of attempting to procure a murder but that was dropped due to a lack of evidence.
The case will be in court again on 10 February for a case review hearing.
Mr Rudd is likely to face a judge alone trial next year.
