Kiwi held hostage in Papua: ‘Best pilot’ has loving wife and young son - boss
New Zealand pilot Phil Mehrtens is being held hostage in Papua by a separatist group.
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Kiwi pilot taken hostage by separatist fighters in Papua
The small plane was set on fire after landing before the pilot was taken hostage
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Mystery death in Bali after student's dental treatment
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Indonesia passes new law banning sex outside of marriage, punishable by jail
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Indonesia’s Mt Semeru eruption buries homes, damages bridge
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Urgent sex warning for Kiwi Bali tourists
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Tourist plunges off 40-metre cliff in Bali
The tourist was attempting a somersault, that went horribly wrong.
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In Indonesia, an earthquake, landslides and homes ‘flat to the earth’
New York Times: At least 268 people killed and more than 1000 injured.
Indonesia quake death toll rises to 268; 151 missing
Race against time to rescue people still trapped in collapsed buildings.
Indonesia earthquake kills at least 162, mostly children
Strong 5.6 shake kills dozens, including many children, in West Java.
Earthquake shakes Indonesia’s Java island, killing at least 46
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