Police consider legal action over leaked Tom Phillips radio audio

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 11 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is investigating potential legal action against Stuff for publishing police radio communications from the night Tom Phillips died. The audio reportedly contains crucial evidence related to the investigation into the shootout.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 11 Sep 2025, 6:16pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 13 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Police Commissioner considers legal action over leaked Tom Phillips radio audio (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Tom Phillips case: Police investigate taking legal action against media outlet Stuff (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Police mull legal action over release of Tom Phillips audio (opens in new tab)