Rebel group in Indonesia's Papua to release kidnapped New Zealand pilot
TPNPB will return the pilot Philip Max Martherns to his family through the jurisdiction of the Secretary General of the United Nations.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Indonesia vows restraint as troops surround separatists holding NZ pilot
The rebels say they will not release Mehrtens, unless Indonesia's govt recognises the region's independence and withdraws its troops.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say images show abducted NZ pilot in good health
Philip Mehrtens, who flew a plane operated by airline Susi Air, was abducted by fighters from the TPNPB last week.
Wed Feb 15 2023