New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Papua rebels after 19 months

Sep 21, 2024

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released by separatist rebels in Indonesia's restive Papua region, 19 months after his kidnapping. Mehrtens was held...

New Zealand hostage pilot appears in photos with armed West Papua rebels

Feb 15, 2023

The photos released on Tuesday show the pilot, identified by local police as Philip Mehrtens, standing fully clothed and apparently uninjured among a group...

Have killed 13 Indonesian military soldiers, claim separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region

Apr 18, 2023

The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) according to CNN said its soldiers attacked two Indonesian military posts in the Yal and Mugi districts...

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Jul 17, 2020

Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], July 17 : An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale struck Papua New Guinea on Friday.

6.6 magnitude Earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea

Oct 08, 2020

Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], October 8 : An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 on the Richter scale hit Papua New Guinea on Thursday.

One killed in massive earthquake in Papua New Guinea

Sep 11, 2022

Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], September 11 : One person was killed after a massive earthquake hit Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Sunday morning,...