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How fresh sighting of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and kids fits into timeline
Tom Phillips has been credibly sighted only a handful of times since disappearing in 2021.

Fresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his children
The father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.

Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.

Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.

Truck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition
The incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.

Police continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicle
Travis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.

'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King Country
One person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.

Revealed: Reward higher than search costs for missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips
$80k reward announced as search for missing Marokopa family costs reach $50k.

'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up call
Michael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.

‘Sweet baby Maverick’: Marokopa child marks milestone while still missing
Tom Phillips and his three children were spotted in the Marokopa bush last month.

Tree disaster leaves Ōpārau without power for days
Waipā Networks responded after 14 poles fell in Ōpārau.

Police not ruling out further charges after ex-inspector offers to help end Tom Phillips standoff
The father and his three children were spotted in the Marokopa bush last month.

Former police inspector offers to negotiate end to three-year Tom Phillips standoff
The father and his three children were spotted in the Marokopa bush last month.

‘Just leave him alone’: Tom Phillips' father makes plea as hunt for fugitive dad goes on
The whole thing was a 'rort from the beginning', Neville Phillips says.

Watch: Top cop reveals motive for Tom Phillips' disappearance
The Herald spoke with the lead detective inspector on the case for its mini-documentary.

Rain to dampen Labour weekend for much of the country
'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'

'No one can imagine the daily torment': Daughters praise mother of missing Marokopa children for speaking out
The daughters hope they are 'getting closer to seeing our babies again' soon.

Watch: 'Pawns in his game': Mum of missing Marokopa kids speaks of 'loss of my babies'
“There’s three children still missing with a criminal at large,” Cat said.

Tourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation
'Waitomo and Ōtorohanga won’t be recommended anymore,' says RTO chief.

'Come home': Grandma's plea to fugitive son Tom Phillips to bring back kids
And the grandma squashes rumours she's been helping the elusive family.

Rugby: Ngāti Porou East Coast Kaupoi secure semifinal match in Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship
A 45-32 win against Bush has secured the Kaupoi an away semifinal against King Country.