Tom Phillips' four-year flight from authorities ends in King Country
Sunday 14 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZ Herald, Three News, Simon Dallow
The search for fugitive Tom Phillips ended following an explosive incident on a gravel road near Waitomo earlier this week. The case, which has drawn significant international attention, has raised questions regarding the public interest and the impact on the children involved.
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