Police release photos of primary campsites used by Tom Phillips

Friday 24 October 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 10:03am

New images show heavily concealed and semi-permanent structures believed to be primary campsites used by Tom Phillips. Police say Phillips used these sites while evading authorities for nearly four years. He was killed in a shootout with police on 8 September following reports of a burglary.

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9:51am

1. RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 9:51am

   New photos released as Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via StuffFri 24 Oct 2025, 9:55am

   New photos show Tom Phillips’ numerous bush camps (opens in new tab)

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

3. 1NewsFri 24 Oct 2025, 10:03am

   Photos released as Tom Phillips' 'primary' campsites discovered (opens in new tab)