AC/DC rocker Phil Rudd has been remanded on bail until November 24 after pleading not guilty to breaking his home detention conditions in Tauranga District Court this morning.

The 61-year-old will now face a two-hour judge alone hearing, with Judge Robert Wolff setting the date despite protests from Rudd's lawyer, Craig Tuck, who sought case management.

Phil Rudd in Tauranga District Court this morning. Photos: Bruce Barnard.

However, prosecution Anna Pollett insisted that the case is a straightforward one.

'The defendant admitted the charge to the police on his arrest,” says Anna. 'There's very strong evidence and the matter can proceed immediately to a judge alone hearing.”

The prosecution initially requested a hearing for this week, but Judge Wolff opted for a later date.

Tuck responded to the prosecution's insistence, saying: 'He (Rudd) doesn't accept that there has been an admission.

'There were a number of people at the address, and he doesn't accept that admission at all.”

He also argued there were witness statements to be obtained and he wouldn't be in a position to defend the case in the short amount of time being suggested by Pollett.

The prosecution allege there were only two people at the property when police called.

The former AC/DC drummer and Tauranga resident was arrested on Saturday, July 18, after breaching the conditions of his home detention sentence, which stipulate he is not allowed to consume alcohol or drugs.

During his last appearance on July 20, Judge Louis Bidois remanded the 61-year-old on bail until today, with the new condition that he can be subjected to testing for drugs and alcohol when requested by New Zealand Police.

Rudd is carrying out an eight-month home detention sentence after pleading guilty to charges of threatening to kill, possession of methamphetamine and possession of cannabis.

Rudd leaves court alongside his lawyer, Craig Tuck.