The leader of the rebel group who took New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens hostage has denied a bribe was involved in his release, offering an explanation on the motive behind the kidnapping.

This conflict got some media attention in the past year or so due to the move by West Papuan pro-independence guerilla forces ...

Video: New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens held hostage by West Papuan rebels is FINALLY freed after nightmare 19-month ordeal New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens broke down in tears as he spoke ...

Phillip Mark Mehrtens, a 38-year-old pilot from New Zealand, was abducted by rebels from a remote airport in February 2023.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling this week to Bangkok for talks with his Thai counterpart, and to Jakarta to attend the inauguration of Indonesia's next President, Prabowo Subianto. "New ...

New Zealand pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens (centre, wearing blue pants) arrives at Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma airbase on Sep 21, 2024, after being held captive for 19 months in Papua by ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is traveling to Bangkok and Jakarta this week as part of New Zealand’s ongoing efforts to enhance diplomatic relations and regional partnerships in Southeast Asia.

This was New Zealand's first win in Tests in India since 1988. The Kiwis' last triumph on Indian soil came at the Wankhede in Mumbai way back in 1988 when they defeated India by 136 runs in the ...

New Zealand will face the Proteas in the final of the T20 World Cup after they beat the West Indies by 8 runs in the second semi-final played in Sharjah on Friday. Batting first, New Zealand posted ...

India vs New Zealand Live: Rain has arrived! The Indian players are waiting for the verdict. However, the covers are coming on with rain in the distance. Bad news for India. In fact, it has ...

New Zealand bowled out India for 245 in the second innings to wrap up a 113-run victory on day three of their second test in Pune on Saturday (October 26, 2024) and win the three-match series 2-0.