Tom Phillips previously sought help with broken down vehicle
Tuesday 9 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME
The fugitive father reportedly approached a remote Te Anga farmhouse three years ago for assistance with a broken down 4WD. During that encounter, he told two women he was living off the grid while his children were in the vehicle.
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