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Why NZ's big Apec challenge is so important
Progress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman

China's aggressive military moves: 'Dangerous plan' almost complete
It's a mission that has existed in the shadows, seizing control little-by-little.

RCEP deal a win but 'trade war still casts big shadow'
The RCEP agreement sends a positive signal on free trade at an otherwise gloomy time.

Ardern wraps up Bangkok summit with no RCEP
The PM's last meeting in Bangkok was about the RCEP trade deal.

Audrey Young: PM entitled to gloat after China trade upgrade
Congratulations from National would not go amiss.

Jacinda Ardern secures upgrade on China free trade deal
Jacinda Ardern and Premier Li Keqiang confirmed the upgrade during talks in Bangkok.

Ardern gets down to business with movers and shakers
Jacinda Ardern has a sense of deja vu about the RCEP.

Ardern gets surprising words of welcome
The Thai PM suggests a very specific area for future co-operation with New Zealand.

Ardern plans to talk rugby in Bangkok
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is preparing to attend her third East Asia Summit.

Ardern and Peters meet security heavyweights
Iran and China are likely to be discussed at Winston Peters' dinner.

Winston Peters addresses Ihumātao land dispute at post-Cabinet press conference
Winston Peters is expected to be asked about the Ihumātao land dispute.

Winston's big pitch in Washington DC
Winston Peters visited the White House West Wing where Mike Pence has an office.

Ardern meets Mahathir and Abe in finale
The PM receives warning and compliment in final bilaterals at the East Asia Summit.

Ardern: Upgrade first, then expansion
The second trade deal New Zealand signed has now been upgraded.

No clincher this year in RCEP trade deal
It is the importance of the players, not the quality of the deal, that defines RCEP.

'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.

Jacinda Ardern saddles up for big encounters at Singapore summit
Ardern is set for early engagements with senior figures from Australia, China and the US.

Peters: Time for some original thinking
Winston Peters says New Zealand is sticking with "Asia Pacific" rather than "Indo Pacific"

Ardern 'not dissuaded' on Manus stand
Ardern refused to back down on Manus Island, saying she had to do what was right.

Photographer posts revealing shot of Trump
The photo has been circulating online, with some political pundits poking fun at Trump.

Ardern invited to China by Premier Li Keqiang
Ardern invited to visit China by Premier Li Keqiang.