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McCully's $26,000 charter plane to Myanmar
A three-day trip to Myanmar by Foreign Minister Murray McCully is to cost taxpayers $26,000...
Ghosts from Myanmar's colonial past
Myanmar's big city evokes New York and Manchester, finds Brett Atkinson.
Aung San Suu Kyi: From prisoner of the State to Prime Minister?
The party of Myanmar's opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has decided to contest upcoming by-elections.
Looking to build hope in a troubled Burma
Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to the Herald about the future of Burma, her family and why Kiwis can make a difference
<i>Nehginpao Kipgen:</i> Big challenges ahead for Suu Kyi
An analyst of the political conflicts which beset modern Myanmar says Suu Kyi faces plenty of obstacles ahead.
Ex-political prisoner welcomes Suu Kyi's release
A former Burmese political prisoner says Aung San Suu Kyi is 'the hope of the nation'.
<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> Her leadership still relevant
Aung San Suu Kyi's release will no doubt raise hopes and expectations.
<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> 'The Lady' free to fight
Thousands of wildly cheering supporters welcomed the end of the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Villagers defy regime with boycott call
Villagers in Myanmar are calling for a boycott of next month's election.
Obama backs probe into Myanmar junta
Washington is considering tightening sanctions against the military rulers of Myanmar, formerly Burma.