Blogger Martyn Bradbury to appear in court over blog posts

Monday 3 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 12:03pm

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Free Speech Union

Martyn Bradbury is due in Auckland District Court on Tuesday regarding four blog posts on his website, The Daily Blog. Bradbury, who claims the posts were censored, stated he is prepared to go to prison for free speech. He has not disclosed who is behind the legal action or the specific content involved.

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1. Waikato Times via The PostMon 3 Aug, 10:37am

   Martyn Bradbury says he faces prison over blog posts; Free Speech Union ‘not across’ it (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 3 Aug, 12:03pm

   Prominent blogger facing court action, says he is ‘prepared to go to prison’ for free speech (opens in new tab)