Officials were also supporting Mehrtens’ family, Peters said. New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who was held hostage for more than a year, sits after his release on Saturday, Sept. 21. (Satgas ...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed after more than 18 ... “We are pleased and relieved to confirm that Phillip Mehrtens is safe and well and has been able to talk with his family.

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed more than 19 months after ... After being shown on Indonesia's Metro TV speaking tearfully to his family by phone, Mehrtens appeared at a press ...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens broke down in tears as he spoke with family for the first time after being held captive for over 19 months. He was held by armed separatists in Indonesia's Papua ...

Militant rebels in Indonesia’s restive West Papua are urging their most feared comrade to release New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who’s been held hostage for a year.

New Zealand news outlets reported during Mehrtens’ captivity that he was one of a number of expatriate pilots employed by Susi Air and in recent years lived in Bali with his family. Mehrtens ...

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed after more than 18 months in captivity in ... I am very happy that shortly I will be able to go home and meet my family,” said Mehrtens, ...

Militant rebels in Indonesia’s restive West Papua are urging their most feared comrade to release New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who’s been held hostage for a year.

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia's Papua, the Indonesian police said in a statement on September 21.