Damien O'Connor's travelling to Bangkok - to represent New Zealand at the annual APEC trade meeting this weekend.

He'll also host bilateral meetings with ministerial counterparts - and catch up with Kiwi businesses.

O'Connor says top of mind will be the post-Covid recovery, the Ukraine invasion - and other key trade issues for the Indo-Pacific region.

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Rugby:
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International:
Brigitte Bardot was the world's 'sex kitten'. Her nonchalance was all French 7:27

Law and Order:
Two people have been hospitalised, after reports of fighting in South Auckland's Wiri last night 7:27

Tennis:
To an unusual-looking tennis court in Dubai on Sky Sport.. 7:17

Law and Order:
Police are continuing to look for alleged offenders, after two serious brawls in Auckland yesterday 7:07

Law and Order:
The family of a convicted sex offender found dead in his cell at Ngawha Prison - are still seeking answers nearly 400 days later 6:27

Entertainment:
Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actor, sex symbol and animal rights campaigner, dies aged 91 4:37

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