Parents of Tom Phillips apologise to King Country community

Thursday 9 October 2025 · 8 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 9 Oct 2025, 11:31am

Neville and Julia Phillips have written a public letter of apology to local residents for the distress and disruption caused by their son. Phillips was fatally shot by police on 8 September following a near four-year manhunt involving his three young children.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 9 Oct 2025, 10:00am

   Tom Phillips’ parents write letter of apology (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via Waikato TimesThu 9 Oct 2025, 10:01am

   ‘We are truly sorry’: Tom Phillips’ parents apologise for his actions (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 9 Oct 2025, 10:45am

   Tom Phillips' parents apologise for 'trouble' caused to community (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsThu 9 Oct 2025, 11:05am

   Tom Phillips' parents express 'sincere apology' over son's actions (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesThu 9 Oct 2025, 11:31am

   Tom Phillips' parents sorry for 'trouble' caused (opens in new tab)