Police continue investigation into Tom Phillips and potential accomplices

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 1:28pm

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Police are searching for individuals who may have assisted Tom Phillips in hiding his children for nearly four years. This investigation follows the death of Phillips, who was killed on Monday after shooting a police officer. His three children have been located and are safe.

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1. RNZWed 10 Sep 2025, 5:45am

   Police warn investigation into Marokopa case continues with search for accomplices (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Sep 2025, 7:57am

   Tom Phillips case: Local doubts anyone will dob in accomplices (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 10 Sep 2025, 9:05am

   Marokopa investigation continues with search for accomplices (opens in new tab)

   • Full video: Police speak about ongoing Marokopa investigation (opens in new tab) Wed 10 Sep 2025, 1:28pm