Injunction over Tom Phillips case details remains in place

Friday 17 October 2025 · 8 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 2:14pm

In this story High Court, Oranga Tamariki, Linda Clark

A High Court injunction preventing the publication of certain details regarding the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family remains in effect. During a recent hearing in Wellington, the mother of the Phillips children was joined to the legal proceedings. The judge has reserved a decision on the matter.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 11:50am

   Tom Phillips injunction: Children’s mother Catherine Christey joins legal battle (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 11:53am

   High Court injunction over details in Tom Phillips case continues (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesFri 17 Oct 2025, 1:32pm

   Injunction over details in Tom Phillips case continues (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato Times via The PostFri 17 Oct 2025, 2:14pm

   Injunction against media, police and OT over Tom Phillips case remains (opens in new tab)

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