COMMENT: With so much drama on the international political stage this year, the New Zealand political scene has struggled for attention.

COMMENT: The support for Trump, Sanders and Brexit is a sign that something is rotten in the state of our democracy.

British research and innovation could suffer because of the vote to leave the European Union.

Britain's decision to leave the EU has not prompted a boost in support for Scottish independence.

The British economy appears to have had a last hurrah before Brexit.

COMMENT: Things have calmed down since that dramatic Friday when the Brexit votes were being counted, but don't get comfortable, there's more to come.

Italy's debt burden is the second-highest in Europe, only behind Greece, is a worry as it's banks have $560 billion of non-performing loans which could choke growth

Uncertainty persists as to what Britain's exit from the European Union will mean for New Zealand primary producers.

Frustrated motorists stuck gridlocked traffic near Dover have questioned whether the chaos was caused by the French authorities punishing Britain for leaving the EU.

Economists are slashing growth forecasts and companies are warning of Brexit's dire consequences. London? No, Dublin.

Chief Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson faced a wave of criticism and mockery after being named Britain's Foreign Secretary.

COMMENT: Knowing the difference between wants and needs among nuggets of advice.

Appointed foreign secretary much to the chagrin of his European peers, Boris Johnson's first speech in the role was met with boos

The UK's new prime minister has embraced the Leave project and vowed to take the hard road.

Everyone seems to want to move to New Zealand, or is at least looking into the possibility.

Aircraft purchases and corporate 'tax inversions' has sent Irish growth figures through the roof.

New UK leader Theresa May faces a glass cliff after reaching power at a precarious time.

Many in Britain will be breathing more easily knowing a new Prime Minister is being sworn in today.

COMMENT: Malcolm Turnbull's narrow win in Australia ought to put fellow political brahmin John Key on notice.

When reality dawned, the reaction was swift. For one corner of the U.K. investment industry, it's not clear where it will stop. Funds

COMMENT: Post Brexit, it's business as usual for existing institutions and policies in defence, counter-terrorism and migration management.

John Key says NZ will have to work harder to push its credentials in Europe now that the UK no longer be a strong voice at the EU table on its behalf.

Meet Theresa May - the woman set to become Britain's next leader as the country plots its exit from the European Union

Theresa May is chosen as the new leader of the Conservative Party and UK prime minister. Golfers, Jordan Speith, Jason Day, Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy have all opted out of the Rio Olympics.

David Cameron has been caught appearing to sing a little tune as he re-entered Number 10 after announcing Theresa May would be Prime Minister by Wednesday evening (Thursday NZ time).

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he will step down this week, clearing the way for Theresa May to become Britain's next leader.

COMMENT: When people are made to feel ashamed or afraid to express perfectly legitimate views, something is going very, very wrong in a democratic system.

Theresa May pledged a 'better, brighter' Britain as she warned the country faces tough times as it negotiates to leave the EU.