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 ...

Video: New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens held hostage by West Papuan ... Phillip Mehrtens broke down in tears as he spoke with family for the first time after being held captive for over 19 ...

The family of a kidnapped New Zealand pilot on Sunday thanked the Indonesian rebels who released him for taking care of him during more than a year and a half in captivity. Phillip Mehrtens ...

Philip Mehrtens was abducted by rebel group TPNPB ... Rev Yoman said he was in contact with Kogoya's family, and he was instrumental in negotiations and Mehrtens' eventual freedom.

Phillip Mehrtens, who was 37 when he was kidnapped, originally trained as a pilot in New Zealand and had lived in Bali with his family in recent years. Mehrtens is a husband and father from ...

Philip Mehrtens was kidnapped by West Papua National ... I am very happy that shortly I will be able to go home and meet my family," Mr Mehrtens, speaking in Indonesian, told reporters in Timika.

“My appreciation to all those in Indonesia and New Zealand who have supported this positive outcome for Phillip and his family,” Luxon said. Mehrtens’ family said in a statement on Sunday ...

Announcing the release, Winston Peters said in a statement: “We are pleased and relieved to confirm that Phillip Mehrtens is safe and well and has been able to talk with his family. This news must be ...

Philip Mehrtens was abducted by rebel group TPNPB in February 2023 ... Rev Yoman said he was in contact with Kogoya's family, and he was instrumental in negotiations and Mehrtens' eventual freedom.