Kiwi pilot’s 19-month captivity under Indonesian militants ends
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 19 months after being kidnapped by armed separatists in Indonesia ...
A New Zealand pilot is freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia's Papua region
A New Zealand pilot held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region of Indonesia was freed Saturday by separatist rebels.
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New details of Phillip Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom
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 ...
'Relief' Phillip Mehrtens freed before Indonesia's new president sworn in - West Papua Action Aotearoa spokesperson
The New Zealand pilot - who is originally from Motueka - is reuniting with his family in Jakarta after being held captive for more than 18 months.