I don't usually write columns about politics but I'm going to talk about smear campaigns and conflict because it involves me, writes Wendyl Nissen.

"Disgraceful comments" by right-wing blogger Cameron Slater, which have led to death threats, meant he was asking for trouble, according to the Grey District Mayor.

Right-wing blog site Whaleoil has crashed after a sustained denial-of-service attack.

Editorial: Blogger Cameron Slater has been told by a Manukau District Court judge his "Whaleoil" website is not a news medium.

Blogger Cameron Slater says he was "incredulous" that a District Court judge ruled he does not meet the criteria to be considered part of the media.

A blogger who broke the Len Brown sex scandal story has been ordered to reveal confidential sources after a judge ruled his site was not a "news medium".

For nearly a week, anonymous blogger Kracklite slagged off the police in the most vituperative way, writes Brian Rudman. Then he got a call at home from none other than Police Commissioner Peter Marshall.

In a landmark court decision, a blogger has been ordered to remove dozens of posts and comments from her website and issued with a restraining order against a lawyer she harassed on-line.

Press gallery journalists generally treat the bile and invective directed at them by portions of the blog-a-tariat as an unwelcome and unfortunate byproduct of an otherwise exciting and intellectually challenging job.

Bloggers have been elevated to front row status but now that they're 'in', can they maintain their objectivity?

Imagine you were to start up an internet-based business. And told that to promote your business, you would not be allowed to do any affiliate marketing. Or joint ventures. Or any external publicity.

Actors, musicians, sports stars and journalists - all among those who have put their foot in it with an injudicious post on Twitter.