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 ...

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 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.

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.

Phillip Mehrtens was taken hostage in 2023 when he ... I am very happy that shortly I will be able to go home and meet my family," said Mehrtens on Sunday. From our morning news briefing to ...

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 ...

Phillip Mark Mehrtens ... Officials were also supporting Mehrtens’ family, Peters said. Many news outlets showed “cooperation and restraint” in reporting the story, he added.

I’m grateful Phillip Mehrtens has been released after more than 19 months in captivity. My appreciation to all those in Indonesia and New Zealand who have supported this positive outcome for Phillip ...

Phillip Schofield has honoured a heartfelt family ritual as he returned to social media after announcing the loss of his cherished mother. The former This Morning presenter, 62, revealed earlier ...

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 ...