Now the 18-year-old’s death has triggered renewed warnings for young people and their parents to be wary of the harm that can be caused online. She then told the teen he needed to pay $5000, which would be given to an organisation that helps starving children. He told Wilson he had no money, then panicked and told his mother what had happened. ‘A short, sharp attempt at getting blackmail material’The coroner said police have completed their investigation into the teen’s death. Online report form at netsafe.org.nz/report.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 09, 2026 13:22 UTC