Democracy hero? Military foil? Myanmar's leader ends up as neither
New York Times: Suu Kyi could not protect her people, nor could she placate the generals.
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Insane moment PE teacher accidentally films military coup
Fitness video unwittingly captures the moment the army was on its way to stage a coup.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Rise and fall of Myanmar's revolutionary hero
The champion of democracy has stained her legacy with the campaign against the Rohingya.
Myanmar's coup, explained
New York Times: The coup returns the country to full military rule. Here is what we know.
Biden threatens Myanmar with sanctions
The US democracy promotion project backslides into a military overthrow.
'We were bulletproof': As child soldiers grow up, legacy of war lingers
New York Times: With their family resettled in NZ, they're left to battle trauma in exile.
'Kill all you see': In a first, Myanmar soldiers tell of Rohingya slaughter
New York Times: Testimony supports accusations of attempt to eradicate ethnic minority.
A turtle with a permanent smile was brought back from extinction
New York Times: The turtle with the goofy grin has cause for celebration.
Landslide at Myanmar jade mine kills at least 123 people
Death toll is the worst in a series of deadly accidents at such sites in recent years.
Govt begins shutting diplomatic posts amid Covid-19 pandemic
A High Commission and an embassy have been temporarily closed due to Covid-19
Squalor, monsoons and rampaging elephants: Home still scares them more
New York Times: 730,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar. Here's why only a few dozen returned.
Landslide death toll at Myanmar village rises to 56
The landslide hit a village in Paung township on Friday.
When Rohingya refugees fled to India, hate on Facebook followed
New York Times: Anti-Rohingya hate speech and falsehoods have since spread to India.
Plight of Rohingya Muslims tied to Britain, Japan and WWII
Nearly one million Rohingya refugees now encamped in Bangladesh.
Meth epidemic now Southeast Asia's biggest drug problem
Heroin is no longer the main drug of concern in East and Southeast Asian countries.
Abduction and slavery - Hnin's traumatic tale
This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from October.
Ardern talks with China, dines with US
Jacinda Ardern's approach on Myanmar contrasted markedly with Mike Pence's.
'Teapot-tape two': Device removed before PM's meeting in Singapore
PM removes device from table before talks with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Tony Blackett: Justice must be done for Rohingya
COMMENT: More must be done to do justice for Rohingya driven from their homes.
Abduction and slavery: Hnin's traumatic tale
Hnin's story of abduction, slavery and escape deserves to be made into a feature film.
Outrage after Reuters journalists jailed for seven years in Myanmar
The case has drawn worldwide attention as an example of how press freedom is suffering.
UN team: Burma's military chiefs should face 'genocide' case
UN report slams conduct of Burma's military leaders.
UN finds proof of 'genocide' of Rohingya Muslims
Crimes included gang rape, the torching of villages, enslavement, and killing of children.
Couple swept off Muriwai leave behind nine children
Former refugees Kay Dah Ukay and his wife Mu Thu Pa were fishing when tragedy struck.
'We lost everything ... I just want her to live in safety'
Strength and courage shine through in these photos of refugees from around the world.
Local Focus: Ethkick football kicks off
Various ethnic groups battle it out on the soccer field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Christian Caryl: Suu Kyi's fall from grace
Rohingya crisis leaves a leader being accused of betraying ideals she once stood for.
Foreign Affairs Under-secretary returns from first overseas trip
Foreign Affairs Under-secretary given assurances that Rohingya will return to Myanmar.
Rohingya survivor: 'She's made a deal with the devil'
Aung San Suu Kyi was a 'bright light' for some Rohingya, but that dream is dead.
Man accused of possessing graphic images of war crimes
A man is accused of possessing images of extreme violence from the Burma border.
Burma army accused of starvation tactics
Activist says aid restrictions are creating a food crisis as Rohingya flee violence.
Mandalay-Lashio Train: Slow but sure is fun
Train eases from a jog to a cautious walk across spectacular bridge.
Rohingya, Pyongyang share UN spotlight
Focus on Trump and Macron as leaders meet to tackle world's major crises.