John Key is in demand at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

He's attending the annual gathering in Switzerland for the first time.

One News reporter Jessica Mutch told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking Mr Key is a man in demand in Davos.

"He has been a target, or a little bit of a superstar at this conference, just because of how well our economy is doing at the moment. He has been asked to speak, particularly about our connection with Asia."

Prince Andrew has alluded to the underage sex scandal he's embroiled in - as he spoke at the global economic summit.

He's accused of sleeping with a 17-year-old he met through his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, back in 2001.

Buckingham Palace has denied the allegations - and this is what the Prince had to day today.

"I just wish to re-iterate and to reaffirm the statements which have already been made on my behalf by Buckingham Palace. My focus is on my work."