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The Independent UK · Oct 1

‘Harrowing reading’: what the inquiry into NZ fugitive father Tom Phillips revealed

Inquiry uncovered missed opportunities and failures by New Zealand police and government agencies that may have avoided four-year hunt

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

New Zealand apologises to children of man who vanished with them into bushland for years

Prime minister Luxon admits there were ‘missed opportunities’ while apologising to three minor children

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Tom Phillips inquiry: one family’s tragedy now a chance to reform NZ’s child protection system

Yesterday’s announcement of a public inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case was inevitable. When children go missing for years, the public has a right to understand whether the agencies responsible acted with the necessary urgency and coordination.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025

Inquiry to probe case of fugitive father who hid children in New Zealand forest for years

Tom Phillips forced his children to live in remote campsites, without access to education or healthcare

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Tom Phillips case: New Zealand to hold public inquiry into disappearance of fugitive father and children

Hearings will be held in private to assess ‘whether government agencies took all practicable steps to protect the safety and welfare of the Phillips children’, says attorney general

The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025

Parents of New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips ‘truly sorry’ for his actions

Neville and Julia Phillips express their ‘sincere apology’ to community for ‘trouble’ their late son caused

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Tom Phillips’ children will carry complex trauma from their abduction – expert care will be crucial

Public interest in the wellbeing of Tom Phillips’ children is understandably high. After almost four years in isolation – away from family, social supports, friends and schooling – what will be the impact of their experiences since being abducted?

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2025

Mom Appeared In Court Over DUI The Same Day Her 3 Missing Kids Were Found “Living Like Castaways”

The kids have been “living like castaways,” raising concerns about their reunion with their mother, a criminal psychologist said.

Bored Panda · Sep 15, 2025

As a dark chapter closes, NZ reckons with fugitive father Tom Phillips’ four years on the run

Phillips’ three children were rescued from the wilderness this week as the complex case stirs emotions and questions remain over how it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025