New Zealand fugitive father dies after 4-year-long manhunt, 3 children recovered

A fugitive father, Tom Phillips, was killed in a police shootout in New Zealand after nearly four years on the run with his three children, who have now been safely recovered. Phillips, who had been hiding in the Waikato region following a custody dispute, was shot after opening fire on officers during an attempted burglary, while his children are now in care and adjusting to a stable environment.

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