Prominent NZ musician charged with assault, threatening language

A headline New Zealand musician has been charged with assault and using threatening language.

The artist was due to appear at Manukau District Court this morning on one charge of using threatening language and two of common assault.

It was his first appearance.

A courts spokesperson told the Herald the man was due to appear next month at Queenstown District Court.

The Herald understands the man was arrested at an undisclosed New Zealand airport last night.

He has performed at several headline shows in New Zealand, Australia and select other countries.