Devlin's wife in strife at threats

Martin Devlin. Photo / APN

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TVNZ publicity spokeswoman Andi Brotherston is facing questions over how her work hours are spent after an online spat about husband Martin Devlin.

Brotherston rang the Wonderful Now blog after Devlin was met by police following an incident on board a plane.

Blogger Jacqui Sperling made a post over the incident - and then had to deal with an angry Brotherston who threatened legal action over it.

Sperling said she was surprised to get the call during work hours - "he is a big boy who could have rung me if it bothered him".

A TVNZ spokeswoman said the broadcaster was aware of the issue. "It's not an issue of consequence."