Latest from Myanmar (Burma)

Cruising: Soothed by the Chindwin

A luxury river trip from Mandalay, writes Nigel Tisdall, is the stress-free way to see remote parts of Burma.

Kiwi misses out on prison pardon

A New Zealander jailed for insulting religion in Myanmar is still behind bars despite nearly 7000 prisoners being pardoned by the country's president.

Gwynne Dyer: Burma's generals win again

Those military officers will continue to dominate politics, because 25 per cent of the votes, according to the 2008 constitution, can block any changes to the constitution, writes Gwynne Dyer.

A tase of old Orient in new Myanmar

Avoid being overwhelmed on your first visit to this changing but traditional country — check out these temple tips and insider insights from Gill Charlton.

Myanmar: Plain of golden spires

On a hot-air balloon ride, Brett Atkinson gets to look down on Myanmar's temples from the heavens.

The best of Myanmar

Colonial charm and Southeast Asian mystery come together in Myanmar, finds Brett Atkinson.

'Stupid' to insult Buddhism - expert

New Zealanders need to be more understanding of religion, an expert says, after a Kiwi was jailed yesterday for insulting Buddha in Myanmar.

Kiwi jailed in Myanmar

A New Zealander jailed for insulting religion in Myanmar says he will appeal against his conviction.

Case over Buddha ad to proceed

A Rangoon court has upheld charges of insulting religion against a New Zealand bar manager and his two Burmese colleagues.

Myanmar: Temples for the tempting

Comparisons to Cambodia's tourist sites are unavoidable, writes Tim Roxborogh.

Myanmar: Reminisce on the river

Myanmar's countryside hosts a lifestyle that has scarcely changed over centuries, Angela Lock discovers.

Myanmar's beaming welcome

After decades of self-isolation, this secret country opens up, writes Tim Roxborogh.

Myanmar: Doors at last thrown open

From militant isolation, Burma now admits scrutiny by the outside world's travellers, writes Tim Roxborogh.

Burmese monk 'face of Buddhist terror'

Radical Buddhist nationalism is sweeping Burma, and at the forefront of the movement is a group more commonly associated with peace and tolerance: monks.

Obama vows US support as Myanmar leader visits

President Barack Obama has told Myanmar's president during a long-awaited White House meeting that he appreciates the Asian leader's efforts to lead the country on its sometimes difficult path to democracy and assured him of US support.

As rain from cyclone falls, Myanmar minority stay

A cyclone only a day away carries wind and rain that could become deadly. But in dozens of refugee camps that spatter Myanmar's western coast, the order to evacuate ahead of the storm was met with widespread refusal.

Tennis: NZ take controversial Davis Cup win

The 2XU New Zealand Davis Cup team has been controversially awarded a victory against Pakistan.

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