8 h. ago Fugitive father who went on the run with his children for nearly four years shot dead by police

Two children were found after a major search operation for Tom Phillips in New Zealand finally came to an end

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10 h. ago Tom Phillips: Inside four year search for 'bushman dad' who vanished with 3 kids

After four-years living in the deep New Zealand bush, Tom Phillips and his three children were found after a bodged supply robbery at a local shop, leading to a dramatic end of the "bushman dad"

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14 h. ago Dad snatched kids and raised them in wild for four years after 'clash with ex'

The children of fugitive Tom Phillips have been found safe just hours after their dad was shot dead by police after almost four years spent living off grid in the New Zealand bush

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14 h. ago New Zealand Police address wild rumour about a bizarre mystery relating to Marokopa kids, Tom Phillips search

Police remain tight-lipped about the some wild speculation after New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips was shot dead by an officer on Monday.

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15 h. ago Mum of missing kids who vanished in New Zealand wilderness speaks out after dad is shot dead

The ex-wife of fugitive Tom Phillips who took his children and vanished for four years has spoken out after the siblings were found in the New Zealand wilderness

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16 h. ago How desperate dad Tom Phillips evaded police with 3 kids for years before gruesome end

Bushman Tom Phillips disappeared almost four years ago into the New Zealand wilderness with his three children in a case that has captured the minds of the nation, keeping them in the wild as he escaped custody woes

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17 h. ago Missing New Zealand children found after fugitive father shot dead by police

A police office was shot and seriously injured in the attempt to arrest fugitive Tom Phillips

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17 h. ago Tom Phillips: Father who hid from police with his children for years is shot dead

Two children were found after a major search operation involving 50 officers

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18 h. ago New Zealand fugitive father shot dead by police amid desperate hunt for children

A police office was shot and seriously injured in the attempt to arrest fugitive Tom Phillips

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18 h. ago Fugitive dad Tom Phillips shot dead as kids found safe after four years on the run

Acting Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers confirmed the kids were discovered at a campsite around 4.30pm on Monday, describing them as safe and well.

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18 h. ago Tom Phillips shot dead as his missing kids found alive after four years on run

Police confirmed the children were discovered at a campsite on Monday, describing them as safe and well - their dad was shot dead earlier that day while allegedly carrying out a burglary

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18 h. ago 'Into the wild' fugitive dad is killed in shootout with cops four years after vanishing into the wilderness with his kids

Fugitive father Tom Phillips has been shot dead by police in New Zealand after being on the run with his three young children for almost four years.

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20 h. ago Family of fugitive father unleashes after he was killed in shootout with cops four years after vanishing into the wild with his kids

Fugitive father Tom Phillips has been shot dead by police in New Zealand after being on the run with his three young children for almost four years.

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20 h. ago Tom Phillips shooting: NZ police race to find children before nightfall after fugitive father shot dead by police – latest updates

Fugitive father who has been on the run with his children for four years was shot by police after an attempted burglary of a building in Piopio. Police are now searching for two of his missing childrenFull report: Tom Phillips shot dead after attempted burglary, NZ police confirmThe mayor of Waitomo, John Robertson, told the Guardian this morning’s events were the worst possible outcome for the community.“I’m shattered, to be honest, and there will be many in the community that are devastated that this was the outcome after three and a half, four years,” he said.So it’s just devastating news. Really the worst outcome we could have expected.No day that goes by that I don’t think about all four of them.It hurts every time I see photos of the children and of you, and see some of your stuff that is still here, thinking what could have been if you had not gone away. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Hidden for nearly four years: how the saga of fugitive father Tom Phillips unfolded in New Zealand

Sightings of Phillips and his three children were rare over the years and mystery surrounded how they survived in the remote wildernessTom Phillips shooting: latest updatesFull report: Father on run with children for nearly four years, shot dead by NZ police in exchange of fireIn a tragic end to a case that has captivated New Zealand for nearly four years, fugitive father Tom Phillips was shot dead by police after a burglary on Monday. Phillips had been on the run with his three children since 2021. One of the children was with Phillips during the exchange of fire near Piopio on Monday, while authorities said they had serious concerns for the other two children, who remained missing.The long-running mystery over Phillips and his children’s whereabouts has prompted multiple searches, offers of rewards, and pleas for information from family members and the police. New Zealand struggled to understand how, in a country of close-knit communities, Phillips could have evaded detection. Con...

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23 h. ago New Zealand Police address wild rumour about a mystery baby in Marokopa kids, Tom Phillips search

Police remain tight-lipped about the some wild speculation after New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips was shot dead by an officer on Monday.

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23 h. ago Tom Phillips, fugitive father on run with children for nearly four years, shot dead by NZ police in exchange of fire

Phillips, who has been on the run with his children for four years, was shot by police after officers came under fire while investigating burglary in Piopio, authorities saidNew Zealand police search for missing children after shooting – latest updatesA fugitive father who had been hiding in New Zealand’s rugged wilderness with his three children for nearly four years has been shot dead by police investigating an armed burglary, police said on Monday.The whereabouts of Tom Phillips has attracted headlines around the world since just before Christmas 2021, when he fled into the Waikato wilderness with his children Ember, now 9, Maverick, 10, and Jayda, 12, following a custody dispute with their mother. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Tom Phillips shooting: NZ police search for children after fugitive father shot dead by police – latest updates

Fugitive father who has been on the run with his children for four years was shot by police after an attempted burglary of a building in Piopio, authorities sayFull report: Tom Phillips shot dead after attempted burglary, NZ police confirmThe mother of the three children has said she is “deeply relieved” the situation is over but is also saddened by what happened today.The woman, who gave only her first name, Cat, said in a statement to New Zealand broadcaster RNZ that she looked forward to welcoming her missing children home.We are deeply relieved that for our tamariki [children] this ordeal has come to an end. They have been dearly missed every day for nearly four years, and we are looking forward to welcoming them home with love and care.At the same time, we are saddened by how events unfolded today. Our hope has always been that the children could be returned in a peaceful and safe way for everyone involved. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Locals' chilling theory for WHY fugitive father lasted so long in the New Zealand wilderness before fatal shoot

As for how Tom Phillips had managed to survive in the unforgiving elements for so long, the general consensus in Marokopa was that it wasn't due to bushcraft skills alone...

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5 d. ago Moment officers are helped by friendly boat owner as they chase knifeman who jumped into river to evade police

The officers swapped their patrol vehicles for a boat moored on the riverbank while trying to apprehend Richard Shelton, 33, in Fiskerton, Nottinghamshire.

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