Sightings of Phillips and his three children were rare over the years and mystery surrounded how they survived in the remote wilderness
Tom Phillips shooting: latest updates
Full report: Father on run with children for nearly four years, shot dead by NZ police in exchange of fire
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n 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 other two children who remained missing.
