Paddy Gower
Paddy Gower is a New Zealand journalist known for his investigative reporting. He recently interviewed Rozzi Phillips regarding her brother, Thomas Callam Phillips, who has been hiding with his children in the wilderness for nearly four years, bringing attention to their plight and the family's emotional appeals for his return.
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Paddy Gower's book, This is the F#$%ing News, candidly discusses his personal demons.
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New Zealand· 2026-03-05
Paddy Gower discussed his battle with alcoholism on the podcast.
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Paddy Gower grappled with a potential surprise bowel cancer diagnosis on his own television show recently.
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Paddy Gower warned that technology is moving faster than the safeguards in place.
AI deepfakes and companion apps: How NZ can lead the world on child safety – Cecilia RobinsonNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Paddy Gower interviewed Rozzi Phillips about the family's ordeal during the search for Tom and his children.
Tom Phillips: The violent end for a New Zealand father who hid his children from the world
United States· 2025-09-09
Paddy Gower interviewed Rozzi Phillips about her missing brother.
Thomas Phillips: New CCTV footage released believed to show New Zealand fugitive father with one of his three childrenUnited States· 2025-08-29
Paddy Gower conducted the interview with Rozzi Phillips regarding her brother's disappearance.
Family of New Zealand fugitive on the run for almost four years with his children plead for his return | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-08-20
Paddy Gower interviewed Rozzi Phillips about her missing brother.
Tom Phillips: Family of father on run with three children in New Zealand wilderness urges him to come homeUnited States· 2025-08-19