Myanmar
Thailand cuts power to giant scam site operations in Myanmar
Thailand has cut electricity supplies to areas in Myanmar home to internet sites that are part of a global, billion-dollar scam industry.
Fears missing male model may have been trafficked to scam centre
Shortly after receiving a message congratulating him on a successful audition Yang Zeqi flew to Thailand and hasn't been heard from since.
Myanmar rebels take control of major military facility
A rebel army in Myanmar says it has captured a major military headquarters, marking the fall of the junta's second regional command as it faces a nationwide armed resistance movement.
Making a home away from Myanmar - Rohingya in Auckland
For many years, Rohingya Muslims have been fleeing their homes in Myanmar to find refuge here in New Zealand. Rashid Ansorali is one of them. He tells Liz Garton about his journey and why he now helps… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Narendra Modi has been voted back in for a third term as India's Prime Minister - but it was not quite the landslide victory he would have hoped for. A new report from the world's biggest refugee camp… Audio
Exiled Myanmar political figure visits Parliament
A member of Myanmar's government-in-exile says he is pleased at efforts New Zealand has made so far to oppose the country's military junta, but that more could be done.
Aung San Suu Kyi jail term reduced after pardons
The pardon, part of a seasonal amnesty by the military junta, will reduce her 33-year jail sentence by six years.
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Two years on from a brutal military coup in Myanmar, pro-democracy activists have held silent protests to mark the date, while others have gathered outside embassies. The Junta also announced this… Audio
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark independence day
Myanmar's military government will release 7012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the country's independence day.
Myanmar court finds Suu Kyi guilty of corruption
A court in army-ruled Myanmar found deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty in all five counts of corruption, a source familiar with her trial has said.
Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi, Australian economist for three years - source
A court in military-ruled Myanmar has jailed deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her former economic adviser, Australian Sean Turnell, for three years for violating a secrets law, a source familiar…
Myanmar executions: US urges China to condemn Myanmar
The US has urged China to increase pressure on Myanmar following the military junta's execution of four democracy activists.
Asia correspondent Ed White
Thailand has responded to a tough economic outlook with new special visas aimed at attracting "wealthy global citizens" to move to the country's beaches. Myanmar's humanitarian, security and economic… Audio
Anti-military protests in Myanmar on anniversary of 1988 uprising
Protests against Myanmar's military government broke out across the nation on the anniversary of the bloody suppression of a 1988 uprising against a previous army junta.
Journalist Jessica Mudditt on her time in Myanmar
Jessica Mudditt had the opportunity to live and work in Myanmar, during a brief window of history when it opened up to the world and experimented with democracy. Audio
Myanmar community in Dunedin holding solidarity event
A multi-media concert is being held in Dunedin tonight to generate solidarity for the people of Myanmar. Virginia Henderson, along with the Dunedin Myanmar community, has put the show together and… Audio
Myanmar risks coming to a standstill as violence worsens - UN
Violence in Myanmar is worsening, and the running of the state risks coming to a standstill, the UN Security Council has reportedly heard from its special envoy.
'I won't return to work': Myanmar coup cripples medical system
Myanmar's front-line medical workers are torn between their patients and working for a military government enforcing a brutal crackdown on the country, and many are finding it a precarious position.
Aye Min Thant: Myanmar in crisis
On the 1st of February Myanmar's military carried out a coup, seizing control of the country, undoing a democratic election in which Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party won by… Audio
The Myanmar beauty queen standing up to the military
Speeches by beauty pageant contestants rarely make headlines. But when Miss Grand Myanmar, spoke out against alleged atrocities committed by her country's military, her speech turned heads.
