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Anna berättar om Tanya Van Cuylenborg och Jay Cook, ett ungt par som skulle köra från British Columbia till Seattle men hittades mördade. Det skulle ta 31 år innan polisen hittade den skyldige. Karin berättar om Tom Philips och hans barn Jayda, Maverick och Ember – som lämnade familjens gård i Marokopa, Nya Zeeland för en campingtur i december 2021 och försvann. Men hur och varför?

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 18 November 2024, a war of words has broken out on the political right. David Seymour has hit out at former PM Jenny Shipley and National Party MP Chris Finlayson over their opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill. Famous Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been charged with 24 offences against eight victims. Sydney Morning Herald chief investigations reporter Kate McCLymont tells Heather what the victims told her about his alleged offending. Plus, the Huddle debates whether police should change its approach in the search for the missing Marokopa family. Should we cut Tom Phillips some slack to get him to bring his kids out of the bush? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children is garnering worldwide attention. Pig hunters spotted them almost two weeks ago, after not being seen together since December 2021. Their footage showing the four in camo gear with walking packs has sparked interest around the globe. Daily Mail reporter, Charlotte Karp, has flown to Marokopa from Australia. She says the story's taken off in the UK. "I think the UK are really into 'missing people' stories - and they really like a survivalist story. And I guess this is the ultimate survivalist story." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 16 October 2024, we've won the war on inflation, baby! Economist Brad Olsen tells Heather whether we're out of the woods - and what this means for your mortgage rates. Wellington City Councillors have held an emergency meeting amid threats of Government intervention. Councillor Diane Calvert lifts the lid on the discussions - and whether they'll get the Government to back off. International media are going crazy about the story of the missing Marokopa family and the Daily Mail has even sent a reporter to Marokopa. Charlotte Karp tells Heather what she's found out since she arrived. Plus, the Huddle debates why the majority of voters think Chris Luxon is out of touch. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been suggested that the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) could be the ones to find Tom Phillips and his three children in Marokopa - but one expert has voiced disapproval about the optics. The four were recently filmed walking through the bush by pig hunters - the first sighting of them together since December 2021. Barrister and military lawyer Grant Fletcher says within the Commonwealth legal system, there are tight restrictions on when armed forces can be used to help the Government internally. "Obviously, there is a slightly murky area between what is a public service and what is a law enforcement role - and I think what's going to affect the decision makers in relation to this is that this is really stepping into a law enforcement role. Which is not the job of the military." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mother of the three missing Marokopa kids says she's dumbfounded by the trolling and nasty comments she has experienced since 2021.

On September 13th 2021 a ute was found at Kiritehere beach, not far from the small rural community of Marokopa. It belonged to Tom Phillips who, along with his three children Ember, Maverick and Jayda, had not been seen for a couple of days. Three years later the family is still at large, but a recent sighting by pig hunters has reignited police, and public, interest. Stuff's senior journalist Tony Wall has just returned from where Phillips and his kids were spotted. He tells us what it is like out there.

The mother of three Marokopa children missing with their father Tom Phillips for nearly three years has spoken for the first time since a sighting last week. Ember, Maverick and Jayda Phillips have been missing in Waikato bush along with their father since December 2021. Last week a group of teenage pig hunters spotted three children and a man carrying backpacks and wearing masks on Marokopa farmland who pulled out their phones and filmed the encounter. This afternoon the children's mother Cat told Mata Reports' Mihingarangi Forbes she recognised her former partner as she walked past a ute in the Hamilton Bunnings carpark in August last year.

The mother of three Marokopa children, Cat, says she's convinced others are helping Tom Phillips stay on the run. Cat spoke to Mihingarangi Forbes from Mata Reports.

Marokopa fugutive Tom Phillips and his three children have apparently managed to evade police yet again after a "credible" sighting by hunters who passed them in bush, filming the family on their phone. The close encounter happened last Thursday at about 7pm. Palmerston man John McOviney said his 16 year old grandson was one of the hunters who saw Phillips near Coutts road north of Awamarino in Waikato. Australian David Craig was a former Detective Superintendent and federal agent, and spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's episode, documents released by Te Whatu Ora on Tuesday revealed new details about the huge deficit facing our hospitals, the Defence Force says a salvage team is being put together to figure out how to get HMNZS Manawanui off the sea floor in Samoa, news came out on Tuesday that Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda Maverick and Ember had been seen and talked to by two teenage hunters who passed them in bush, Anna Coddington's bilingual waiata 'Katuarehe' has taken out the top prize at Aotearoa's most prestigious songwriting award ceremony on Tuesday night,

News came out on Tuesday that Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda Maverick and Ember had been seen and talked to by two teenage hunters who passed them in bush. Private investigator Chris Budge spoke to Corin Dann.

Marcus (almost) gets a free piano, discusses the video of Tom Phillips and his children near Marokopa, gets to the bottom of NZ's cheapest pies, and is "corrected" about something he allegedly said last week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have confirmed that a sighting of missing man Tom Philips and his three children was credible. Philips and his children Ember, Maverick, and Jayda have been missing since December 2021, and this is the first time all four of them have been seen together. Chris Budge is a private investigator looking for the missing family and he spoke with Jack Tame about the latest updates. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The 80 thousand dollar reward offered by the police for information on missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children has expired, so what happens next in the search for the elusive fugitive?

The 80 thousand dollar reward offered in the hunt for Tom Phillips and his three children has expired with no sign the police got the breakthough in the case they were hoping for. The Marokopa man and his three school-aged children, Jayda, Maverick and Ember, have not been seen since December 2021. RNZ Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Ingrid Hipikiss.

At 11:59pm tomorrow, the $80,000 dollar reward for the Marokopa children who were taken bush by their dad two and half years ago expires. Tom Phillips went AWOL with Ember, Maverick and Jayda and is now wanted for alleged bank robbery, possibly with one of the kids. Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders speaks to Lisa Owen.

The expiry date is looming for the $80,000 reward leading to the safe return of 3 marokopa children taken by their fugative father, California psychologist Doctor Rebecca Bailey, who has extensive experience in abductions speaks to Lisa Owen.

A reward offer, a mother's public statement and the sharing of a personal letter has stoked the fire in the search of the three Marokopa children. Ember, Maverik and Jayda Phillips were last seen with their father Tom Phillips in the western Waikato community more than two years ago. Police say they are working through more than forty reports of credible sightings as the deadline for the $80,000 reward ends on Tuesday. Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Police don't think a letter from Tom Phillips is recent, or relevant to their search for him and his three children. Their mother, Cat, posted the letter on social media, while begging the public to help. Searches around Marokopa continue, with the $80,000 reward for information expiring in five days. Newshub reporter Karen Rutherford is in Marokopa - and she says there are strong indicators an end to the search is near. "They know who they're looking for and they know who they're targeting with this $80,000 reward. They are hoping that someone in that wider circle will cave." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 20 June 2024, Finance Minister Nicola Willis reacts to news that our economy grew 0.2% in the first quarter, lifting NZ out of recession. The power is out across large parts of Northland - Energy Minister Simeon Brown says it could take a few days to bring everybody back on line. Are police closing in on finding Marokopa dad Tom Phillips and his missing kids? The Huddle debates whether Wellington Council's Chief Executive is entitled to withhold information from elected councillors. Plus, Blues coach Vern Cotter talks to Heather ahead of the Super Rugby Final against the Chiefs. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mother of the missing Marokopa children has published a letter she says was written by fugitive father Tom Phillips. Ellen O'Dwyer talks to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On today's episode, a train derailment that happened during heavy rainfall on the weekend of the Auckland Anniversary floods had the potential to be one of the country's most serious rail disasters; The mother of the missing Marokopa children has published a letter she says was written by Tom Phillips; The alcohol levy has been raised - but by less than half the amount that would even cover inflation; New Zealand Football has called in independent facilitators to repair rifts in the Football Ferns camp after an investigation into coach Jitka Klimkova; and some good news from the OECD's Pisa tests - New Zealand's 15-year-olds are fifth in the world for creative thinking.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 18 June 2024, Auckland councillor Alf Filipaina speaks to Heather after five incidents of homes being shot at in Auckland over the past few weeks. The mother of the missing Marokopa children has broken her silence. She wants her babies home and calls what her ex-partner Tom Philipps is doing "child abuse". 80 principals are poolside this week in Fiji - thanks to the taxpayer. It's all in the name of professional development but the Taxpayer's Union says it's just a glorified holiday. The Huddle debates transgender athletes in community sports and how Ali is dealing with the shortage of HRT patches. Plus, the six things to make you mentally stronger - according to some rubbish list from America. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police hunting for fugative Tom Phillips and his three children continue to sift through more than 70 new leads, since offering an $80,000 reward. Australian David Craig, is an expert on covert operation, a former Detective Superintendent and federal Agent and also the Chief Hunter on a TV programme where experts chase down and capture fugative contestants speaks on what he would suggest in regards to the hunt. 

Today we discuss the ongoing search in Marokopa for Tom Phillips and his children with former top cop Lance B3urdett. We'll also cover the Prime Minister's travel issues, a sports recap with John Day, the rise of 'dumbphones' with Ian Howard, and have three questions about public service pay, prison drug counseling, and phone usage.  03:54 Lance Burdett - The Search for Tom Phillps and his kids 12:50 John Day - Weekend Sports 21:41 Ian Howard - Dumb Phones 31:31 Slam Dunc - NZDF Boeings again... Don't forget we go live every weekday morning at 7:30  YouTube, Twitch, and Tik Tok.  All the other social, listen and watch links are here Or text "Duncan" to 3598See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former SAS tracker Barrie Rice speaks to Lisa Owen about the hunt for Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children, he said Police need to be using a specialist army team.

A potential sighting of Marokopa fugutive Tom Phillips and his three children at a remote hot springs has become a focus of the police manhunt, Natalie Akoorie reports.

The police presence in the tiny King Country coastal settlement of Marokopa is into it's third night as the hunt for fugitive father Tom Phillips, and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember, continues, Natalie Akoorie reports.

Marokopa's police presence enters its fourth day as the hunt for fugitive father Tom Phillips continues. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Armed officers are among the police making their presence felt in the small King Country settlement of Marokopa as they search for the three children of fugitive Tom Phillips. Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's episode, too many pilots and operators think doors opening mid-flight is normal, and don't report it to the Civil Aviation Authority - that's a finding in a report into a fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka in 2018, the Finance Minister Nicola Willis is putting banking competition under the microscope, with a particular focus on rural banking services, Willis joins us, armed officers are among the police making their presence felt in the small King Country settlement of Marokopa as they search for the three children of fugitive Tom Phillips, thousands of first-home buyers who bought at the peak of the market have been left with properties worth less than they paid for them, and in some cases, significantly less, and former Black Cap Peter McGlashan joins us to discuss the Black Caps must win game against the West Indies.

The police helicopter and checkpoints are being used in Marokopa in the search for Tom Phillips and his three children. Police announced an $80,000 reward yesterday - and say they've had an increase in emails, calls and visits since. Waikato Herald reporter Maryana Garcia says police are stopping cars going in and out of the town and the chopper has been up all day. "The chopper's been flying over the Marokopa area, it came through this morning and it did a loop around that coastal area." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are offering an $80,000 reward for information on missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.

Waikato police are offering an $80,000 reward to help find the children of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips. Acting Detective Inspector Andy Saunders spoke to Corin Dann.

Family members of the missing Marokopa man and his children are hoping Police's increased efforts make a difference.  For two weeks Police are offering an $80 thousand reward for information and will consider giving immunity to people assisting him.  The now eight, nine, and ten year olds, along with Tom Phillips, have been missing since 2021 and are believed to be in western Waikato.  Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking that they've increased the reward because they want to generate more support and information from the community.  He said that they want to get the kids back, as the situation can't be good at all.  Labour's Ginny Andersen agreed, saying that while the offer of potential immunity is concerning, the main concern is for the children.  She said that in her opinion its warranted, given there's three kids out there and they want to ensure they're alright.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Waikato have upped efforts to find the three children of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips. An $80,000 reward has been posted for anyone with information, with a warrant out for Phillips' arrest. Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders suspects other people are assisting Phillips - and hopes the reward and immunity will draw them out. "That's one of the reasons why we put this reward up for a limited period of time, to encourage those people to come forward." LIASTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's been revealed agriculture will be taken off the Emissions Trading Scheme. Is this the right call for New Zealand's emissions profile? Waikato authorities have offered 80,000 to finally find the missing Marokopa father and children. Will this help flush out anyone with information? Labour's Chris Hipkins has pulled ahead in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll, and National is lagging. How much should voters read into this? Can the coalition turn public opinion around?  Labour's Kieran McAnulty raised a few eyebrows for claiming a political housing perk to live in his wife's apartment - is it time we scrapped this entitlement for MPs? LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have already received tips on the back of the $80 thousand reward offered in the case of the Phillips children.  The now eight, nine, and ten year olds, along with their father Tom Phillips, have been missing since 2021.  They're believed to be in western Waikato, near or in Marokopa.  Police have given two weeks for the reward to be claimed and say information has been coming in since yesterday's announcement.  Private Investigator Chris Budge told Mike Hosking that it's the best path forward for Police.  He says it's much more economical than using spending money on helicopters and manpower to search.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are offering an $80,000 reward for information leading to the location and safe return of missing children Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips. At a media standup, Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders from Waikato police said there would be more officers around Marokopa where the children are believed to be with their father, Tom Phillips.

Libby gives an update on the two-year search for fugitive Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children.

It has been almost two years since children Jadya, Maverick and Ember disappeared from Marokopa with their fugitive dad Tom Phillips and police are increasingly concerned they're being dragged into crime. Phillips reappeared briefly last week caught on CCTV allegedly trying to break into the Piopio superette and he had a helper with him. That person was heavily disguised but police say it's one of his children, who are aged between seven and 10 years old. One of the last times Phillips was seen he was allegedly armed and robbing a Te kuiti bank. Police say he had a petite person helping him then, although they cant say if it was one of his children. But at the time a witness told Checkpoint it was a girl and she was armed too. All of this raises signficant questions about Jayda, Maverick and Ember's welfare. Clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland speaks to Lisa Owen. In a statement Oranga Tamariki says it has been supporting and working alongside Police, and staff have been across the issue since Mr Phillips and his children first went missing. A spokesperson says their priority is the children and ensuring that they are safe and well. They say it is in the best interest of the children for anyone with information to contact Police or Oranga Tamariki urgently. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341139574112

A Marokopa man who has evaded police for almost two years has surfaced again this time trying to smash into a general store about an hour away from his old home, with one of his children helping him, according to police. Tom Phillips went missing with his three children Ember, Jayda and Maverick in December 2021. The last time he surfaced, Phillips and another petite person were linked to the armed robbery of Te Kuiti bank; he was also spotted getting supplies at two hardware stores using a stolen ute. Tom Philips has since been charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding and unlawfully possessing a firearm. Now police have released security footage allegedly of Philips with his face completely covered, along with what appears to be a child also disguised. They're trying to smash their way into the Piopio store. Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders describes how things unfolded. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341084750112

The whereabouts of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children continues to mystify. Police have released a video that they say shows the father trying to smash into a superette in the town of Piopio earlier this month. They believe the other heavily disguised person is one of his children. Phillips has been on the run for more than two years. Waitomo District mayor John Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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A renewed plea for information about missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his three children. A red farm-style quad bike with no registration was reported stolen from a Te Anga property on November 2. Police say two people, believed to be Phillips and one of his children, took the bike and drove south. CCTV then shows a child and an adult breaking the front glass of a Piopio superette - fleeing when the alarm went off. Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders says they want the public to report any suspected sightings immediately. "For anyone out there that may be helping him, just remember that this is not a good father looking after his children." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yet more new developments in the case of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips, who vanished in 2021 with his 3 children. A Newshub report revealed a former partner of Phillips, who is helping with the investigation, gave birth to a boy 2 years ago- a boy Phillips is believed to have fathered. Karen Rutherford, who broke the initial story, says police have been in contact with this woman throughout the investigation.  "We've not known about this former girlfriend before, but we understand from a police source that they believe that this woman who had a baby 2 years ago- Tom Phillips is believed to be the father." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Phillips and his children are still on the run after disappearing from their home in Marokopa. But what is known about where he might be and do the police have any leads? The CEO of One NZ fronts after his company was rated as the worst mobile provider by the Commerce Commission, why are the national anthems sounding so bad at the Rugby World Cup and how a fat bear competition saved a man's life.

A private investigator who previously worked on the disappearance of Marokopa man Tom Philips and his children says it's a relief the police are finally taking the case seriously and treating it as a criminal matter. A warrant has been issued for Philips arrest on charges related to an aggravated bank robbery in Te Kuiti bank in May. He was allegedly with a female, both had their faces covered and were armed according to police. They made their get away on a black farm style bike. Tom Philips has been AWOL with his three children for about eighteen months. Private investigator Chris Budge speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6336652026112

It's the case that has all of New Zealand scratching their heads. Marokopa resident Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing since January 2022.   While Police are still on the hunt for the four, the latest development involves a bank heist with people being shot at in Te Kuiti.  To discuss the many bizarre twists in this neverending case, Damien is joined on The Front Page by Newstalk ZB senior reporter Chelsea Daniels. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Damien VentutoProducer: Paddy FoxExecutive Producer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fugitive Tom Phillips now has a warrant out for his arrest after police linked him to a bank robbery in Te Kūiti in May. He is wanted for aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Phillips and his three children, Jayda, Maverick, and Ember, were reported missing from their Marokopa home in January 2022. He was sighted several times last month, driving a stolen vehicle, but has since been untraceable. Police are urging people not to take action against Phillips if they see him, because he may be armed. Police will hold a media standup later this morning. Otorohanga mayor Max Baxter, says the latest news has come as a shock, and concern for the Phillips children is growing. Baxter spoke to Corin Dann.

Police in south-west Waikato are urging farmers to check for missing stock as they ramp up their search for runaway dad Tom Phillips. Mr Phillips and his three children, Jayda, Maverick, and Ember, have been missing since December 2021. Multiple sightings last week sparked a renewed search for the family. But since then, Phillips has gone to ground, and aside from a stolen ute he ditched on the side of the road, he and his children appear to have disappeared into thin air. Tom Taylor and cameraman Nick Monro with the latest from Marokopa. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332769996112

Police are narrowing their search for long-time fugitive Tom Phillips, to small communities on Waikato's west coast, after he was spotted in disguise buying supplies two days ago. It's been 18 months since he disappeared with his three children, from their Marokopa home and until now tip offs about his whereabouts, even from overseas, have left police empty-handed. Today, police found a stolen ute that Mr Phillips drove while being pursued by locals after he was sighted picking up supplies in town. Amy Williams filed this report.

Returning to our lead story now, the search for Tom Phillips and his three missing children. The stolen ute Phillips was driving was found earlier today and there have been reports the Armed Offenders Squad has been in Marokopa after. The 36-year old and his three children ten year old Jayda, eight year old Maverick and seven year old Ember have not been seen since they disappeared from the tiny coastal town in December 2021. Joining me now is the Mayor of the Otorohanga District, Max Baxter. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332410343112

A Marokopa man who went bush with his three young children and has been evading police for eighteen months may have been on their door step this whole time. There's been three credible sightings of Tom Phillips over the past two days, but there's been no sign of Jayda, Maverick and Ember. The 36 year old was driving a stolen ute that Checkpoint understands was spotted by locals, who then recognised Phillips behind the wheel and chased him. But he got away in the dark and the vehicle still hasnt been found. It was sighting number three, he'd been seen in the brown/bronze 2003 Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute in Te Awamutu early yesterday afternoon and later that day at Bunnings in Te Rapa. Inspector Will Loughrin spoke to Lisa Owen [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332338584112

Three credible sightings, an altercation in the street, and police are renewing calls for sightings of missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips. The 36 year old has been missing for 18 months, with his three children, Jayda, Maverick and Ember. Police have revealed Phillips was spotted in Te Awamutu yesterday afternoon, then at the Bunnings in Te Rapa, before he travelled to Kawhia where he got into a scrap with a local who recognised him. Officers are now focusing their inquiry on a stolen brown/bronze 2003 Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute, which they haven't been able to locate. It's the first confirmed sighting of Phillips in 18 months, but there is yet to be any sign of the children. Reporter Libby Kirkby-Mcleod has the story [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6332340872112

It was only a matter of time until someone spotted missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips. He's been seen this week in Te Awamutu, Te Rapa and Kawhia in Waikato - 18 months after he disappeared with his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember. Police are searching for a stolen bronze Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute Phillips was driving. Waikato Mayor Jacqui Church told Mike Hosking she isn't surprised Philips has now been seen. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A private investigator trying to find missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips says he'll likely hide again, after being spotted. Phillips disappeared 18 months ago with his children Jayda, Maverick and Ember. He was seen yesterday in Te Awamutu, Te Rapa and Kawhia in Waikato - driving a stolen bronze Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute. Police still haven't found him or his children. Investigator Chris Budge says he says he's afraid Phillips will now do something silly. "Because he's feeling caged, and I know that that is well and truly at the police's front of mind. That has been at the police's front mind for some time, of the unknown actions that could occur." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police believe a ute being driven by missing Marokopa dad Tom Phillips was involved in an altercation in the Waikato area last night. Phillips was spotted yesterday in Te Awamutu, Te Rapa and Kawhia in three separate sightings. He disappeared more than 18 months ago with children Jayda, Maverick and Ember. Police inspector Will Loughrin says the stolen bronze 2003 Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute forms part of the ongoing investigation. "What we can say is that ute we've had three sightings of was stolen, and it was stolen from an address in that surrounding area." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The older sister of the missing Marokopa children, Jubilee Dawson has told Mata's Mihingarangi Forbes she lives day to day worrying about her siblings. The Phillips family say they have no idea where Tom Phillips and the children are and want nothing more than for them to all return safe and well. Mihingarangi Forbes reports.

In December 2021, three siblings vanished with their father from the isolated Waikato town of Marokopa, and it's now a year and a half since the tamariki were last seen. Go to 1news.co.nz or TVNZ+ to find the full video version.

Three children who've been missing for a year with their father who's known to go bush are likely to be feeling anxious about being isolated from other family members for so long. Tom Phillips and his children were officially reported missing on January 18 last year after Mr Phillips failed to reappear in the Te Kuiti District Court in relation to their first disappearance the previous September, which had sparked an extensive three-week search in Marokopa. The police say his disappearance breaches a parenting order. The children are aged six, eight and nine. The police say they are continually following up leads on the family's whereabouts and that it's possible Phillips has found shelter and is being supported by other people. Clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland told our reporter Amy Williams much of how the children are feeling will come down to how their father is coping.  

A Marokopa man missing with his three children for almost a year is being helped to stay off the grid by at least one person, and may have found a structure of some sort to live in, according to police. Tom Phillips prompted a full scale search in 2021 after taking his children bush. They have been missing since last December. The children are aged between six and nine years old and Tom Phillips is a skilled bushman. Police have followed up several sightings of the family around the country but with no success, and are again appealing for information. They say Tom Phillips left the family farm with the children to "avoid dynamics he perceives as not good for his children" and is in breach of a parenting order. Ōtorohanga Mayor Max Baxter is urging Tom Phillips to come back with the children in time for Christmas. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6316782865112

A Marokopa man missing with his three children for eight months may have escaped the area and is likely being helped by someone according to police. Tom Phillips who previously prompted a full scale search after taking his children bush, has been missing again since January when he failed to appear in court in Te Kuiti charged in relation to the initial disappearance. The children are aged between six and nine years old, and Tom Phillips is a skilled bushman. Waikato Area Commander, Inspector Will Loughrin explains there's been no sign of them locally and they need the public's help.

"We are beside ourselves with worry and need more than anything to know the kids are well." The mother of three children who've been missing in the bush along with their father for more than five months has put out a statement pleading for them to be found. Police are hunting for Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his children after they disappeared in December for the second time.

Searchers for a man and his three children in a remote part of King Country in September initially believed they had probably been washed out to sea. Thirty-four-year-old Thomas Phillips and his children aged five, six and eight went missing from the small coastal community of Marokopa after their vehicle was found on a nearby beach. A large air, land and sea search for them was suspended after 12-days. On 30 September, the four walked into the family farmhouse. Reporter Andrew McRae has been looking over new documents about the search.

Searchers for a man and his three children in a remote part of King Country in September initially believed they had probably been washed out to sea. Thirty-four-year-old Thomas Phillips and his children aged five, six and eight went missing from the small coastal community of Marokopa after their vehicle was found on a nearby beach. A large air, land and sea search for them was suspended after 12-days. On 30 September, the four walked into the family farmhouse. Reporter Andrew McRae has been looking over new documents about the search.

A King Country father and his three children missing in bush for 17 days survived on 'bush food' and rice. Tom Phillips and his children had not been seen for 17 days until they returned home out of the blue yesterday morning. An extensive two week land and sea search was called off last week. Our reporter Nick Truebridge and cameraman Nick Monro have spent the day in Marokopa unravelling the family's disappearance and reappearance. They heard from Tom's sister.

It's been a whirlwind for the communities of Marokopa and Kiritehere over the last three weeks.Fear has turned to relief with the news that Tom Phillips and his three children having walked into their family home.Kaumatua Nora Haupokia from nearby Kiritehere joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVE

Thomas Phillips and his three children have been found alive and well after disappearing three weeks ago in Marokopa, Hamilton reporter Andrew McRae talks to Jesse about the development.

There's relief in the small King Country settlement of Kiritehere. On Thursday Thomas Phillips and his three children turned up alive and well at their family's farmhouse in nearby Marokopa after last being seen on the 11 September. Local resident Nora Haupokia spoke with reporter Robin Martin.

The safety of the Thomas Phillips' children was front of mind in the local community over the past few weeks until their sudden return - alive and well - yesterday. Before turning up at the family farmhouse in Marokopa yesterday morning, Thomas Phillips and his three young children, Jayda, 8, Maverick, 6, and Ember, 5, were last seen on Saturday 11 September. They were reported missing the next day after his car was found on the beach at nearby Kiritehere. Yesterday afternoon, local bus driver Lance Haupokia told RNZ reporter Robin Martin what the community's been thinking since the family went missing.

Relief has flooded through the Marokopa and Kiritehere communities now that Thomas Phillips and his three children have returned home alive and well. Phillips and eight year old Jayda Jin, six year old Maverick and Ember aged five, were last seen on Saturday, 11 September, at Marokopa, west of Te Kuiti. After an extensive search, the quartet turned up at the family farmhouse in Marokopa yesterday to the complete shock of Phillips' parents. RNZ reporter Robin Martin spoke to Morning Report from Otorohanga.

There's relief in the small King Country settlement of Kiritehere. On Thursday Thomas Phillips and his three children turned up alive and well at their family's farmhouse in nearby Marokopa after last being seen on the 11 September. Local resident Nora Haupokia spoke with reporter Robin Martin.

The safety of the Thomas Phillips' children was front of mind in the local community over the past few weeks until their sudden return - alive and well - yesterday. Before turning up at the family farmhouse in Marokopa yesterday morning, Thomas Phillips and his three young children, Jayda, 8, Maverick, 6, and Ember, 5, were last seen on Saturday 11 September. They were reported missing the next day after his car was found on the beach at nearby Kiritehere. Yesterday afternoon, local bus driver Lance Haupokia told RNZ reporter Robin Martin what the community's been thinking since the family went missing.

Relief has flooded through the Marokopa and Kiritehere communities now that Thomas Phillips and his three children have returned home alive and well. Phillips and eight year old Jayda Jin, six year old Maverick and Ember aged five, were last seen on Saturday, 11 September, at Marokopa, west of Te Kuiti. After an extensive search, the quartet turned up at the family farmhouse in Marokopa yesterday to the complete shock of Phillips' parents. RNZ reporter Robin Martin spoke to Morning Report from Otorohanga.

There has not been a lot of good news in Aotearoa recently, but on Thursday the tiny King Country settlement of Marokopa welcomed news a family of four missing for 17 days are safe and well. 34-year old Thomas Phillips and his three children, Jayda 8, Maverick, 6 and Ember 5 went missing in mysterious circumstances on September 13. And as Andrew McRae reports, a large search for them failed to find any sign until they walked into the family farmhouse this morning. Taranaki reporter Robin Martin has been talking to people in the area. He joins Lisa Owen with the details.  

Police searching for missing King Country man, Thomas Phillips are keen to know the whereabouts of two motorbikes he owned. Mr Phillips and his three children haven't been seen since last Saturday at Marokopa - on the west coast of the North Island. Better weather conditions today has meant an aerial search could go ahead and ground searches are also continuing. Andrew McRae reports.

Bad weather is hampering the search for a King Country man and his three children missing on the North Island's rugged west coast. 34-year-old Thomas Phillips and his children Ember, Maverick and Jayda - aged five to eight - were last seen at Marokopa on Saturday. The search began on Monday and the police remain committed to finding them. The extended family says they are very anxious and fearful. Andrew McRae reports.

The search for a missing family along a remote Waikato west coast beach is resuming. 34-year-old Thomas Phillips and his three young children were last seen at Marokopa on Saturday evening. The alert wasn't raised until Monday and so far the extensive hunt along the coastline and in dense bush has failed to find any sign of them. A coastguard vessel is expected to help today - a plane, a helicopter and drones are already being used. Reporter Robin Martin is in nearby Otorohanga. He spoke to Corin Dann.