Hearing on media injunction for Tom Phillips investigation concludes

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 7:39pm

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A High Court hearing in Hamilton has concluded regarding orders that prevent the media from publishing specific details of the Tom Phillips investigation. The injunction also restricts information that police and Oranga Tamariki can disclose. Phillips died following a shootout with police in September.

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1. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 5:27pm

   Tom Phillips injunction hearing concludes at Hamilton High Court (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 7:39pm

   Tom Phillips injunction hearing concludes at High Court at Hamilton (opens in new tab)