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Police deployed aerial searches, electronic surveillance and specialist units in the hunt for Phillips and the children.

Crime and Justice

Marokopa inquiry released: Whānau warnings 'brushed aside' by agencies

A Government inquiry into the Marokopa case has been released just over a year after Tom Phillips was shot dead.

5:49

Matthew Rhys poses in the press room with the awards for The Beast In Me and Widow's Bay during the 78th Emmy Awards. (Source: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Entertainment

Widow’s Bay breaks Emmys record with 14 wins

The show unequivocally owned the night and broke the comedy series record set last year by The Studio when it won 13.

5:30pm

The Government and agencies respond to the report released today.

Crime and Justice

'We are deeply sorry' - Phillips kids denied a 'happy childhood'

Authorities today accepted nine recommendations of the inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, released in a redacted form this afternoon.

3:17

Seniors Minister Casey Costello said the change followed concerns raised by older drivers and would support seniors to "stay independent, connected and active for longer".

Health

Older drivers no longer face routine cognitive tests under new guidance

Seniors Minister Casey Costello said the change would support seniors to "stay independent, connected and active for longer".

5:15

New Zealand

Christchurch woman missing from morning walk found safe

The woman had left her home in Hoon Hay between 8am and 9am yesterday.

7:04pm

Ardie Savea celebrates one of his two tries against South Africa in Soweto.

Rugby

All Blacks to miss two key loose forwards for Bledisloe Cup series

Skipper Ardie Savea and Luke Jacobson will be unavailable to play Australia next month after leaving the recent tour of South Africa with injuries.

The actor spoke to Seven Sharp’s Hilary Barry ahead of the show’s final episodes.

Entertainment

Colin from Accounts star on saying goodbye to the hit TV show

The actor spoke to Seven Sharp’s Hilary Barry about a "downer" ending that had been pitched for the series.

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New Zealand

Blenheim couple baffled after back fence mysteriously catches fire

A blaze with no obvious cause had firefighters scratching their heads and followers reaching for everything from rogue embers to wizards and the Laser Kiwi.

4:30pm

A sighting of Tom Phillips and the children in May 2023 on Te Anga Road.

Crime and Justice

Woman had Phillips in her car, took photo, but police called elsewhere

It was one of several opportunities authorities missed during the almost four-year disappearance.

Warriors frenzy built as the 2023 season went on.

New Zealand

'A special place': Warriors tickets sell out for Eden Park final

More than 22,000 fans snapped up tickets in the pre-sale alone, as the Warriors' elimination final was moved from Mt Smart to accommodate record demand.

3:50pm

2:23

New Zealand

Blenheim couple baffled after back fence mysteriously catches fire

A blaze with no obvious cause had firefighters scratching their heads and followers reaching for everything from rogue embers to wizards and the Laser Kiwi.

4:30pm

Crime and Justice

Woman had Phillips in her car, took photo, but police called elsewhere

It was one of several opportunities authorities missed during the almost four-year disappearance.

New Zealand

'A special place': Warriors tickets sell out for Eden Park final

More than 22,000 fans snapped up tickets in the pre-sale alone, as the Warriors' elimination final was moved from Mt Smart to accommodate record demand.

3:50pm

2:23

Crime and Justice

Marokopa inquiry released: Whānau warnings 'brushed aside' by agencies

A Government inquiry into the Marokopa case has been released just over a year after Tom Phillips was shot dead.

5:49

Entertainment

Widow’s Bay breaks Emmys record with 14 wins

The show unequivocally owned the night and broke the comedy series record set last year by The Studio when it won 13.

5:30pm

Crime and Justice

'We are deeply sorry' - Phillips kids denied a 'happy childhood'

Authorities today accepted nine recommendations of the inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, released in a redacted form this afternoon.

3:17

Health

Older drivers no longer face routine cognitive tests under new guidance

Seniors Minister Casey Costello said the change would support seniors to "stay independent, connected and active for longer".

5:15

New Zealand

Christchurch woman missing from morning walk found safe

The woman had left her home in Hoon Hay between 8am and 9am yesterday.

7:04pm

Rugby

All Blacks to miss two key loose forwards for Bledisloe Cup series

Skipper Ardie Savea and Luke Jacobson will be unavailable to play Australia next month after leaving the recent tour of South Africa with injuries.

Experts acting on behalf of Becky's lawyers said she actually had an inflammation of the brain, which could be treated with steroids.

Health

UK woman had 11 years of chemo for brain tumour she never had

Becky Jones says a lifechanging misdiagnosis of an aggressive brain tumour "ruined my life essentially for no reason".

National finance spokesperson Nicola Willis.

Politics

Willis hints National to campaign on income tax bracket changes

Changes to the research and development tax credit could also be campaigned on after businesses hailed its success, Nicola Willis said.

New Zealand

Blenheim couple baffled after back fence mysteriously catches fire

A blaze with no obvious cause had firefighters scratching their heads and followers reaching for everything from rogue embers to wizards and the Laser Kiwi.

4:30pm

Crime and Justice

Woman had Phillips in her car, took photo, but police called elsewhere

It was one of several opportunities authorities missed during the almost four-year disappearance.

Health

UK woman had 11 years of chemo for brain tumour she never had

Becky Jones says a lifechanging misdiagnosis of an aggressive brain tumour "ruined my life essentially for no reason".

Politics

Willis hints National to campaign on income tax bracket changes

Changes to the research and development tax credit could also be campaigned on after businesses hailed its success, Nicola Willis said.

New Zealand

'A special place': Warriors tickets sell out for Eden Park final

More than 22,000 fans snapped up tickets in the pre-sale alone, as the Warriors' elimination final was moved from Mt Smart to accommodate record demand.

3:50pm

2:23

Crime and Justice

Marokopa inquiry released: Whānau warnings 'brushed aside' by agencies

A Government inquiry into the Marokopa case has been released just over a year after Tom Phillips was shot dead.

5:49

Entertainment

Widow’s Bay breaks Emmys record with 14 wins

The show unequivocally owned the night and broke the comedy series record set last year by The Studio when it won 13.

5:30pm

Crime and Justice

'We are deeply sorry' - Phillips kids denied a 'happy childhood'

Authorities today accepted nine recommendations of the inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, released in a redacted form this afternoon.

3:17

Health

Older drivers no longer face routine cognitive tests under new guidance

Seniors Minister Casey Costello said the change would support seniors to "stay independent, connected and active for longer".

5:15

New Zealand

Christchurch woman missing from morning walk found safe

The woman had left her home in Hoon Hay between 8am and 9am yesterday.

7:04pm

Crime and Justice

Marokopa inquiry released: Whānau warnings 'brushed aside' by agencies

A Government inquiry into the Marokopa case has been released just over a year after Tom Phillips was shot dead.

5:49

Entertainment

Widow’s Bay breaks Emmys record with 14 wins

The show unequivocally owned the night and broke the comedy series record set last year by The Studio when it won 13.

5:30pm

Crime and Justice

'We are deeply sorry' - Phillips kids denied a 'happy childhood'

Authorities today accepted nine recommendations of the inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, released in a redacted form this afternoon.

3:17

Health

Older drivers no longer face routine cognitive tests under new guidance

Seniors Minister Casey Costello said the change would support seniors to "stay independent, connected and active for longer".

5:15

New Zealand

Christchurch woman missing from morning walk found safe

The woman had left her home in Hoon Hay between 8am and 9am yesterday.

7:04pm

Rugby

All Blacks to miss two key loose forwards for Bledisloe Cup series

Skipper Ardie Savea and Luke Jacobson will be unavailable to play Australia next month after leaving the recent tour of South Africa with injuries.

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