News? Only if the "Public Figure" is the statue of Captain Cook in Victoria Square.
NZ Daily Telegraph. The Headline:
Canterbury ‘Public figure’ embroiled in Grindr blackmail case
The story tells of a defended charge of attempted blackmail. A "he said, he said" sort of thing.
All identities are removed - the report notes both parties have been granted anonymity.
So why even report the thing? Why the bloody great headline?
What possible benefit can anyone gain by knowing about this?