NZ accused gunman complains about jail conditions

The Australian man accused over the Christchurch massacre has complained he is being denied visitors and phone calls from his Auckland prison cell.

The alleged gunman in the Christchurch District Court in March. Source: AAP

The Australian white supremacist accused of slaying 50 worshippers in two Christchurch mosques has lodged a complaint over prison conditions, New Zealand authorities say.

According to New Zealand media reports, 28-year-old Brenton Tarrant has lodged a formal complaint about his rights in prison.

The alleged gunman in the Christchurch District Court in March. Source: AAP

A Corrections source told the news website Stuff that Tarrant complained he was being denied access to visitors and phone calls from his cell in an Auckland prison.

"He is being managed in accordance with the provisions set out in the Corrections Act 2004 and our international obligations for the treatment of prisoners," a Corrections spokesperson said in response to a query from dpa on Sunday.

Al Noor Moschee in Christchurch Source: AAP Image/ AP Photo/Vincent Yu

"At this time he has no access to television, radio or newspapers and no approved visitors," the spokesperson added. "For operational security reasons no further information will be provided."

Tarrant was arrested on March 15 and charged with murder and was remanded in custody until April 5 when his case will go to the High Court in Christchurch.