Police search remote Waikato settlements for missing father and children

Thursday 13 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Mar 2025, 1:37pm

In this story Andy Saunders, Waitomo District Council

Police are searching the wider Marokopa area to locate fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children. Officers are speaking with residents in two small settlements, including one accessible only by boat. The search includes areas north of Marokopa and the Te Maika peninsula.

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1. Waikato Times via StuffThu 13 Mar 2025, 10:45am

   New details revealed on fresh police hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldThu 13 Mar 2025, 1:37pm

   Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips: Police search Waikato community only accessible by boat (opens in new tab)