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Inquiry into New Zealand man who hid his kids in forest for years blasts officials

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A major inquiry into New Zealand man Tom Phillips, who hid his children in a forest for years before dying in a police shootout, criticizes officials for not taking the risks to the children seriously…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:54:45 UTC.

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