Man denies threatening to kill PM

Keith Mabey has claimed a threat against Prime Minister John Key was a joke he'd made during a frustrating session with a psychologist. Photo / Jane Ussher

A man who allegedly threatened to "blow up" Prime Minister John Key has pleaded not guilty to a charge of threatening to kill.

Keith William Mabey, 21, appeared in the Palmerston North District Court today.

He was remanded on bail to reappear on June 27.

- NZPA