Autopsy scheduled for Tom Phillips as police investigate campsite conditions

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 5:00am

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Police are investigating the conditions of a hidden campsite after Tom Phillips' children were found in the Waikato backcountry. An autopsy for Phillips is scheduled for today, while his children remain in the care of Oranga Tamariki. A psychologist has advised that public scrutiny of the case should not impact the children's recovery.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 10 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Autopsy for Tom Phillips as police probe hidden campsite conditions (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 10 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Tom Phillips’ children should be given privacy like any other child, says psychologist (opens in new tab)

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