Family of NZ fugitive on the run with children pleads for return

Published: 8/20/2025
Family of NZ fugitive on the run with children pleads for return
The family of New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips, who disappeared with his three children four years ago amid a custody battle, is pleading for his return. CCTV footage shows Phillips attempting to break into a store with one of the children. Authorities believe Phillips and the children have been hiding in the wilderness of the North Island's western Waikato region. Phillips' family has issued emotional appeals for him to come home, expressing love and support and urging him to return with the children.