Officer shot by Tom Phillips to return on light duties

Friday 31 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 31 Jul, 5:18pm

A police officer shot by Tom Phillips in September 2025 is set to return to work on a light duties basis. The officer was shot during an encounter in Piopio after Phillips attempted to flee police following a burglary.

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1. 1NewsFri 31 Jul, 3:54pm

   Officer shot by Tom Phillips to return to work on 'light duties' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 31 Jul, 5:18pm

   Police officer shot by Tom Phillips to return to work on ‘light duties’ (opens in new tab)