Video: New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens held hostage by West Papuan rebels is FINALLY freed after nightmare 19-month ordeal New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens broke down in tears as he spoke ...

The leader of the rebel group who took New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release, offering an explanation on the motive behind the kidnapping.

Presiden Indonesia Joko Widodo memuji kejayaan pasukan tentera dan polis yang berusaha membebaskan juruterbang New Zealand, Phillip Mehrtens daripada menjadi tebusan kumpulan bersenjata Papua.

The leader of the rebel group who took New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release, offering an explanation on the motive behind the kidnapping.

Now, a source close to Phillip has shared his feelings on his former ITV colleague well-known, branding him 'petty and bitter.' During his Channel 5 series Cast Away, Phillip slammed an ITV ...

He highlighted the importance of understanding the concept of wealth in a balanced manner. In other news, NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens was released after being held captive by Indonesian rebels for 19 ...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens with Edison Gwijangge, a local Papuan politician, after his release - Copyright AFP/File Munir UZ ZAMAN New Zealand pilot Phillip ...

JAKARTA – Indonesian and New Zealand authorities rejoiced over the weekend as Philip Mehrtens, a New Zealand pilot held hostage for 19 months by a Papuan armed group, walked free on Saturday. Mehrtens ...

The family of freed New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens say they are "extremely grateful and relieved" he has been released and will soon be reunited with them. Local police announced on Saturday the ...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 19 months after being kidnapped by armed separatists in Indonesia’s Papua, authorities said on Saturday. Mehrtens was freed and picked ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is able to share new details following the release of New Zealander Phillip Mehrtens in Papua, Indonesia. Mr Peters says with Mr Mehrtens safely back with family ...