Police investigate potential accomplices in Tom Phillips case

Friday 12 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 12 Sep 2025, 7:58am

Police are searching for individuals who may have assisted fugitive Tom Phillips while he lived in the Waikato bush with his children. Authorities seized items including guns, quad bikes, and tools from campsites used over nearly four years. Legal experts suggest that charging any accomplices could prove difficult for investigators.

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1. RNZFri 12 Sep 2025, 6:59am

   Police hunt for Tom Phillips' helpers, but will they face charges if found? (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 12 Sep 2025, 7:57am

   Tom Phillips case: Police face ‘very difficult’ task tracking any accomplices - law expert (opens in new tab)

   • Inside the cordon: Stash of belongings filmed as police probe Tom Phillips’ accomplices (opens in new tab) Fri 12 Sep 2025, 7:58am