Why TVNZ's Ali Pugh Doesn't Want To Return To Work

TVNZ Breakfast host Alison Pugh, who is currently on maternity leave, says she is enjoying being away from the internet and social media trolling aimed at local TV personalities.

Speaking to Woman's Day, the 29-year-old mum said it had been "really refreshing" to have a break from the scrutiny that comes from being on TV.

"The trolling on the internet and social media at the moment is insane. I try and avoid it anyway, but you still know it's there and you know in the back of your mind that people will be saying nasty things about you."

Pugh told Woman's Day that it was "disgusting" what gets said and that she was glad TV personalities like Teuila Blakely had spoken out about it recently.

The presenter still has a few months left until she returns to morning television, after she delayed her return to work in favour of spending more time with her five-month-old daughter Thea and her fiancé Jo Barus, 40.

- nzherald.co.nz