First images released of campsite where Marokopa children were found

Tuesday 9 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 9 Sep 2025, 4:18pm

Police have released photos of a remote Waikato bush campsite where two children were found. The site was used by Tom Phillips, who was shot dead by police on Monday following a shootout. The campsite contained items including tyres, cans, and a quad bike.

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1. 1NewsTue 9 Sep 2025, 1:47pm

   First photo shows remote campsite where Marokopa children found (opens in new tab)

   • First photos show remote campsite where Marokopa children found (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Sep 2025, 1:47pm
2. RNZTue 9 Sep 2025, 3:03pm

   Revealed: First photos of campsite where Tom Phillips and children were hiding out (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 9 Sep 2025, 4:18pm

   Two cans of Sprite sit on a tyre: This is what we know about Tom Phillips’ camp (opens in new tab)