He was found guilty on charges relating to blackmailing young males to send explicit images - after posing online as a woman.

He's been sentenced to five years in jail.

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26 Dec: Disappointing news for Christchurch swimmers, with high levels of faecal bacteria discovered in Lake Rua

25 Dec: Holiday greetings from Christchurch's Mayor, to those in the Garden City

23 Dec: Canterbury wicketkeeper Mitch Hay has been given a big opportunity to press his claims for a spot in New Zealand's ODI team for next year's Champions Trophy in the UAE

23 Dec: An Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Auckland has been forced to turn around due to a hydraulic system issue identified shortly after takeoff

23 Dec: Fires are now banned throughout Canterbury, until further notice

21 Dec: The woman and her two children reported missing earlier today in Christchurch have been found and are safe

21 Dec: More Severe Thunderstorm warnings as parts of the country are battered by heavy rain

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Today's News

Soccer:
The Phoenix will be without two senior players for tomorrow's must-win A-League clash against the Newcastle Jets in Wellington 14:07

Business:
Kiwis spent big on Boxing Day bargains 13:47

Environment:
Two Cook Strait ferry crossings have been canned, as central parts of the country brace for wild weather 13:27

Cricket:
???1;Sri Lanka hope hitting New Zealand early to acclimatise will help them hit the ground running in the upcoming white-ball series 13:07

Law and Order:
Three Auckland men are before the courts, for an allegedly shoplifting two-thousand-700 dollars worth of goods from an Albany store 12:27

Soccer:
Liverpool have widened the gap atop the Premier League standings after a 3-1 win over Leicester City at Anfield 11:57

International:
Israel bombs Yemen power stations and airport in strikes against Houthis 11:57

Accident and Emergency:
Searches are continuing by land, air and sea in the Bay of Plenty - for a man who's been missing since Christmas Day 11:37

Living & Travel:
How to switch off digitally these holidays to be present with family and friends 11:17

Cricket:
Hopes from the Otago Sparks that their Hallyburton-Johnstone Shield form can carry over to the Super Smash T20 cricket competition 11:07

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