Jakarta and Wellington denied Monday a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New Zealand pilot was ...

JAKARTA: Jakarta and Wellington denied on Monday (Sep 23) a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New ...

Rebel spokesman said Jakarta had “bribed” one of its commanders via a local politician to release hostage Phillip Mehrtens.

Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from New Zealand, was abducted by rebels from a remote airport in February 2023.

A New Zealand pilot held captive by the West Papua National Liberation Army was released after 19 months. After lengthy ...

Footage has been emerged of the final moments of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens after 19 months in captivity. The West ...

Papua New Guinea internationals Nene Macdonald and Rhyse Martin became the latest Kumuls stars to be named in Super League’s ...

A delegation of Australian businesses is set to embark on a pivotal journey to Papua New Guinea (PNG) from 23 to 27 September ...

Indonesian and New Zealand authorities rejoiced over the weekend as Philip Mehrtens, a New Zealand pilot held hostage for 19 ...

RNZ has reported the West Papua National Liberation Army claims it was paid a bribe, but Foreign Affairs Minister Winston ...

Mr Mehrtens was taken hostage in February 2023 by the West Papua National Liberation Army, which is pushing for independence ...