Location:

Waikato

Police are today continuing the scene examination of the campsites believed to have been used by Tom Phillips and his children.

Detective Inspector Daryl Smith says the investigation team has worked tirelessly in difficult conditions to examine multiple scenes since the critical incident on Monday morning.

“Police staff have spent the last three days canvassing the area, traversing some extremely difficult terrain, in dense bush.

“An examination of the located sites is continuing today and is expected to be completed tomorrow.