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Judge to review urgent Tom Phillips case media gag order in Wellington
Waikato Herald

Judge to review urgent Tom Phillips case media gag order in Wellington

The injunction prevents certain details related to the case from being published.

10 Sep 04:29 AM
Waikato Herald

'Profit from our tragedy': Tom Phillips' family speak out for first time since death, 'disturbed' at doco

Police confirm a film crew has been following Operation Curly for months.

10 Sep 03:40 AM
Waikato Herald

'Could be a game changer': NZ's first supercritical geothermal site chosen

Drilling is expected to start in 18 to 24 months in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.

10 Sep 03:40 AM

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Police seek man with BoP, Waikato links
Waikato Herald

Police seek man with BoP, Waikato links

Police urged people not to approach Nerehana Tetahi Wall, 35, who is wanted for arrest.

10 Sep 02:17 AM
Watch: 'Have people purchased them for him?' - Police probe items found at fugitive dad's campsite
Waikato Herald

Watch: 'Have people purchased them for him?' - Police probe items found at fugitive dad's campsite

Police are expected to give more updates today.

10 Sep 01:42 AM
Ex-wife had worked on farm 200m from Tom Phillips’ roadside shoot-out
Waikato Herald

Ex-wife had worked on farm 200m from Tom Phillips’ roadside shoot-out

10 Sep 01:27 AM
Jack Daniels and a makeshift kitchen: Tom Phillips' 'grim' second hideout revealed
Waikato Herald

Jack Daniels and a makeshift kitchen: Tom Phillips' 'grim' second hideout revealed

10 Sep 12:38 AM
Mother of Tom Phillips' children doesn't know when she will get to see them
Waikato Herald

Mother of Tom Phillips' children doesn't know when she will get to see them

09 Sep 11:34 PM
'Very, very helpful': How Phillips’ daughter aided police after fatal shootout
Waikato Herald

'Very, very helpful': How Phillips’ daughter aided police after fatal shootout

09 Sep 10:41 PM
Spate of drownings at Papanui Point prompts access question
Waikato Herald

Spate of drownings at Papanui Point prompts access question

Just south of Raglan, it is the country’s deadliest rock fishing spot.

09 Sep 08:32 PM
Police vow to find who helped fugitive Tom Phillips
Waikato Herald

Police vow to find who helped fugitive Tom Phillips

His three children, now 12, 10 and 9, are in the care of Oranga Tamariki.

09 Sep 06:10 PM
Fugitive dad's autopsy set for today as police probe deepens
Waikato Herald

Fugitive dad's autopsy set for today as police probe deepens

His children Jayda, Maverick and Ember are now in the care of Oranga Tamariki.

09 Sep 05:00 PM
Inside the final ride: The loaded bike that ended fugitive’s years on the run
Waikato Herald

Inside the final ride: The loaded bike that ended fugitive’s years on the run

The PGG Wrightson store in Piopio was taped off after a 3.30am burglary.

09 Sep 08:06 AM
What the urgent injunction means for the Tom Phillips case
Waikato Herald

What the urgent injunction means for the Tom Phillips case

The injunction was sought by lawyer Linda Clark for Tom Phillips' mother Julia.

09 Sep 07:17 AM
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Teen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's death
Waikato Herald

Teen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's death

Jessica Mulford's lawyer claimed the original sentence was manifestly excessive.

09 Sep 07:00 AM
How did Tom Phillips evade capture for nearly 4 years?
Waikato Herald

How did Tom Phillips evade capture for nearly 4 years?

Police say Phillips may have had help securing firearms and transport.

09 Sep 06:00 AM
'Disguised': Bizarre interaction with Tom Phillips revealed
Waikato Herald

'Disguised': Bizarre interaction with Tom Phillips revealed

The fugitive father said he was 'living off the grid' while his children sat in a car.

09 Sep 04:40 AM
Fugitive Tom Phillips' death, return of kids continues to capture world's attention
Waikato Herald

Fugitive Tom Phillips' death, return of kids continues to capture world's attention

All three of Tom Phillips' children are now safe after being found at a remote campsite.

09 Sep 03:22 AM
New unseen photos reveal Tom Phillips' campsite conditions
Waikato Herald

New unseen photos reveal Tom Phillips' campsite conditions

Phillips was shot dead after 4 years on the run. His kids are 'safe and well', say police.

09 Sep 03:04 AM
Tom Phillips' getaway quad bike taken away from scene of shooting
Waikato Herald

Tom Phillips' getaway quad bike taken away from scene of shooting

His body was removed from the scene late yesterday.

09 Sep 02:23 AM
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From podium to pregnancy, cycling star has new purpose
Sport

From podium to pregnancy, cycling star has new purpose

Anna Taylor is 30 weeks pregnant and working on an ACC internship.

08 Sep 11:30 PM
All Blacks midfielder re-signs on two year deal
Sport

All Blacks midfielder re-signs on two year deal

Quinn Tupaea made his All Blacks return earlier this year after a three-year absence.

08 Sep 11:30 PM
Voting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council elections
Waikato Herald

Voting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council elections

Orange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.

08 Sep 09:23 PM
'He is not a hero': Tom Phillips' supporters blasted by top cop
Waikato Herald

'He is not a hero': Tom Phillips' supporters blasted by top cop

Phillips shot a policeman before he was fatally shot after 4 years on the run with kids.

08 Sep 09:17 PM
Hamilton builder named Waikato Apprentice of the Year 2025
Waikato Herald

Hamilton builder named Waikato Apprentice of the Year 2025

He was praised as an "exceptional apprentice" by the competition's judges.

08 Sep 09:00 PM
What have Tom Phillips' children been eating and doing to survive? Police probe details of four years in isolation
Waikato Herald

What have Tom Phillips' children been eating and doing to survive? Police probe details of four years in isolation

One child was at the shoot-out scene, the other two discovered hours later.

08 Sep 08:21 PM
Ruapehu council's $700,000 overspend rectified
Waikato Herald

Ruapehu council's $700,000 overspend rectified

'Rather than playing the blame game, we’ve dealt with this in an open, transparent way'.

08 Sep 06:56 PM
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'Parent's worst nightmare': Boy's beach holiday turned fatal after climbing cliff face
Waikato Herald

'Parent's worst nightmare': Boy's beach holiday turned fatal after climbing cliff face

The 13-year-old fell at least 15m from the cliff onto rocks below.

08 Sep 05:00 PM
‘Should have been you, boy’: Emotions run high at sentencing of motorcyclist who caused fatal crash
Waikato Herald

‘Should have been you, boy’: Emotions run high at sentencing of motorcyclist who caused fatal crash

The pair met that fateful day but only one would survive the night.

08 Sep 07:21 AM
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How police's net closed on Tom Phillips & brought four-year manhunt to a fatal end
Waikato Herald

How police's net closed on Tom Phillips & brought four-year manhunt to a fatal end

A volley of shots in the dark this morning left Phillips dead and an officer in hospital.

08 Sep 06:10 AM
Tom Phillips' children found safe at 'very remote' campsite; urgent injunction in place
Waikato Herald

Tom Phillips' children found safe at 'very remote' campsite; urgent injunction in place

The children have been taken for medical checks.

08 Sep 04:36 AM
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Fatal crash closes road near Whangamatā, diversions in place
Waikato Herald

Fatal crash closes road near Whangamatā, diversions in place

Police were called to the scene at 11.40am for the single-vehicle crash.

08 Sep 12:21 AM
Fugitive Tom Phillips shot dead, officer shot in head during stand-off, 2 children still missing
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Waikato Herald

Fugitive Tom Phillips shot dead, officer shot in head during stand-off, 2 children still missing

A person was interrupted in the middle of a burglary and was shot by police.

07 Sep 11:35 PM
Netball: Magic 2026 ANZ Premiership squad 'balanced and hungry'
Sport

Netball: Magic 2026 ANZ Premiership squad 'balanced and hungry'

Magic head coach Mary-Jane Araroa said the squad represented the future of Magic netball.

07 Sep 11:10 PM
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