WorldRescuers continue search in Java after landslidesNearly 300 families may be relocated as temporary housing sites are prepared.17 Nov 09:06 PM
New ZealandTwo men charged with trafficking guns to group that held NZ pilot hostage for 594 daysPolice allege the men discussed sourcing Australian military firearms.13 Sep 08:21 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Child poverty is a social and economic disasterOPINION: 'Why don’t we have a war on poverty instead of building bigger prisons?'23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
New ZealandRelease of captive NZ pilot in Papua remains ‘top priority’ for Government after killing of fellow Kiwi07 Aug 02:24 AM
New Zealand'No more bloodshed': Liberation leader's plea after Kiwi pilot shot dead in Papua06 Aug 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibility06 Aug 06:42 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters appeals for immediate release of Kiwi pilot held hostage for a year05 Feb 07:14 AM
New ZealandCaptured Kiwi Phillip Mehrtens 'still alive, healthy', West Papua freedom fighters sayThe New Zealand pilot was taken hostage by TPNPB fighters in February this year.22 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandMFAT working on release of Papua hostage after death threat videoPhillip Mehrtens was taken hostage by the West Papua Liberation Army fighters in February.21 Nov 06:54 AM
New ZealandNew video emerges of emaciated Kiwi pilot hostage: 'They say they will shoot me'Mehrtens has been held in West Papua for nearly three months now.26 May 07:35 PM
New ZealandKiwi pilot hostage: ‘I am alive, I am healthy’Mehrtens has been held in West Papua for nearly three months now.26 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandRescue mission launched for Kiwi pilot held hostage in PapuaThe New Zealand pilot was flying five passengers before the plane was captured.09 Feb 07:09 AM
New ZealandNew info emerges as Kiwi pilot taken hostage in IndonesiaGroup of tradies rescued in a search for a NZ pilot taken hostage by rebels in Papua09 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandKiwi held hostage in Papua: ‘Best pilot’ has loving wife and young son - bossNew Zealand pilot Phil Mehrtens is being held hostage in Papua by a separatist group.08 Feb 01:29 AM
New ZealandKiwi pilot held hostage in Papua described as ‘a quiet and serious’ man fluent in BahasaThe New Zealand pilot was flying five passengers before the plane was captured.07 Feb 08:52 PM
New ZealandKiwi pilot taken hostage by separatist fighters in PapuaThe small plane was set on fire after landing before the pilot was taken hostage07 Feb 06:29 PM
WorldCoalition compares Indonesia's plan to divide Papua to Dutch colonial modelThe creation of three provinces by the Indonesian govt is like repeating the colonial era.12 Apr 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMaire Leadbeater: Ignoring the war next doorOPINION: Call on New Zealand to support self-determination in the troubled region.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeadbeater: NZ sits by as 'Satan troops' move into West PapuaOpinion: Displaced are seeking shelter in the forest, in churches or neighbouring towns.26 May 05:00 PM
WorldTerrorist tag in West Papua could worsen racism - human rights groupIndonesia formally designates Papuan independence fighters as 'terrorists'.07 May 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeadbeater: West Papua flag an inconvenient truthOPINION: Why was permission to raise the West Papua Morning Star flag denied?24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMaire Leadbeater: West Papuans have new reason to hopeComment: BLM shakes Indonesia awake up to the call 'we need to talk about Papua'.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMaire Leadbeater: Chance to redeem inaction on West PapuaCOMMENT: A chance to redeem past inaction by ensuring Indonesia is held to its promises.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArdern urged to bring up West Papua, human rightsPM to hold bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Wellington on Monday18 Mar 02:35 AM
OpinionMaire Leadbeater: West Papuans' long fight for freedomWaitangi Day, New Zealand's national day, comes with controversy, robust historical debate and challenges to do more to address the grievances of the past.26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMaire Leadbeater: Election offers ideal chance to review aid for West PapuaIt is not every day that a government rejects a foreign aid scheme just as it is about to begin.14 Jul 05:00 PM
