A shocking new aerial image from the New Zealand bush has sparked speculation that fugitive father Tom Phillips may have built or made use of a makeshift dwelling, complete with electricity, for his three children in the remote wilderness.
It was captured during a helicopter fly-over by the New Zealand Herald on Thursday, about 7km from where Phillips was shot dead by police in Waitomo, in the North Island's Waikato region, on Monday.
The vision shows three large white metal containers fitted with power cords, wires, ducting pipe, and what appears to be a generator. Police have not confirmed whether the site is linked to Phillips or commented directly on its significance to their investigation.
Meanwhile, footage taken inside the police cordon reveals the sheer scale of items seized from nearby bush camp where Phillips is believed to have been living.
Among the haul were his quad bike and motorbike, an air compressor, tyres, camping poles, a toilet bowl, power tools, and a large pile of debris. Several farm bikes were also present.
