The son of a former Split Enz member is cementing his reputation as Australia's worst internet troll, and his antics may be putting his father's career in jeopardy.

The son of the former drummer for Split Enz wanted in Australia for alleged cyber bullying has been defended by his dad - who says his sense of humour is misunderstood.

The son of a former Split Enz drummer is under investigation by Australian police for internet stalking and is said to be "inciting hatred" online from his NZ home.

Distraught teenagers have linked cyber-bullying to the sudden death of a teenage girl last week.

A visiting opponent of charter schools has told the education and science committee in Parliament today the Government should not proceed with charter schools.

Justice Minister Judith Collins is to outline new measures to curb cyber bullying within the next few weeks.

A German-born Auckland woman was called a Nazi and asked if she liked to stamp people "just like at Auschwitz" after she denied four men entry to a concert.

Do it early - that's the advice an internet safety expert has for parents worried about how and when they should address concerns about their children's online activity.

Thousands of teenagers are being exposed to graphic sexual material, violence, drug abuse and high levels of profanity on school-themed Facebook pages run by students.

When people post deliberately extreme comments from the anonymity of cyberspace, the effects can be devastating - and sometimes fatal.

A cell phone ban has helped reduce bullying and cut the number of student fights at a Wanganui high school.

Justice Minister Judith Collins responds to the Law Commission report on cyber-bullying.