Source: Radio New Zealand
Phillips died after a shootout with police in the early hours of 8 September. Supplied/NZ Police
A hearing challenging extensive court orders that prevent media from publishing certain details related to the Tom Phillips investigation has concluded.
Phillips died after a shootout with police in the early hours of 8 September.
Justice Layne Harvey reserved his decision, following a two day hearing in the Hamilton High Court.
It comes after lawyer Linda Clark filed an urgent injunction on behalf of Tom Phillips’ mother, hours after Tom Phillips was shot.
The injunction prevented media, police and Oranga Tamariki from publishing certain details related to the case.
Media are only permitted to report the fact of the hearing and that it involves challenges to existing restrictions including those ordered by the Family Court.
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