An Indonesian military official said that Phillip Mehrtens had lost a lot of weight but didn't appear to suffer any post-traumatic stress.

New Zealand pilot held hostage in Papua for over a year freed by rebels, Indonesian authorities confirm.

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released from captivity by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua and is in good health despite the 19-month ordeal, Indonesian and New Zealand authorities said Saturday. Mehrtens, 38, was working for Indonesian airline Susi Air when he was snatched by rebels from…

JAKARTA: New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released from captivity by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua and was in good health despite the 19-month-long ordeal, Indonesian and New Zealand authorities said Saturday (Sep 21). Mehrtens, 38, was working for Indonesian airline Susi Air whe

Indonesian authorities said Saturday the New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels.