Donald Trump points to Australia in latest Twitter rant

President-elect Donald Trump has hit out at reports world leaders can't reach him in Trump Tower, pointing to his phone calls with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and New Zealand's John Key.

The New York Times claimed Mr Trump's transition plans were in disarray and American allies were scrambling to figure out how and when to contact Mr Trump since last week's election victory.

At times world leaders were patched through to Mr Trump in his luxury Manhattan office tower with little warning, the newspaper quoting a Western diplomat, reported.

In what is a positive sign for nervous US allies like Australia and New Zealand, Mr Trump announced he is "always available to" foreign leaders.

The New York Times have since responded to the tweets, denying the accusation.

"The Times never said Mr. Trump hadn’t spoken to foreign leaders," it claimed.

"On the contrary, the report said that he had, but that some allies were having to reach him by calling the switchboard at Trump Tower."

It was earlier reported that Mr Turnbull had been in contact with Mr Trump, calling him after last week's election win. Mr Trump has also reached out to Mr Key after this week's devastating Kaikoura earthquake.

"He was very knowledgeable about what was going on, he offered his condolences and support for the people of New Zealand," Mr Key said.

Mr Trump has been highly-critical of the New York Times' coverage of his election campaign and win.

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