The PM says an apology from UKIP leader Nigel Farage for London turning its back on New Zealand when it joined the Common Market is unnecessary.

As Boris Johnson's ascendancy to the PM's office looks inevitable, the UK public have started a campaign to keep the floppy-haired politician out of the office, even comparing him to Trump

4chan trolls claimed responsibility -- but that's only half the story.

COMMENT: Culturally constructed ignorance played a major role in the Brexit vote, as we shall see after a bit of explanation.

As the UK's Labour Party struggles to deal with a slew of resignations and reshuffle its positions, its belatedly appointed shadow minister of defence missed his debut as he was stuck at Glastonbury

UKIP leader says Britain should never have turned its back on New Zealand when it joined the Common Market.

COMMENT: By winning the referendum, Nigel Farage has reshaped his country in his own image, writes Robert Colvile.

Amid continued uncertainty about the Brexit, the New Zealand dollar hit a three-year high against the British pound.

One week after delivering a hilarious and profane plea to his countrymen to vote against Brexit, a frustrated Oliver returned to the subject during his show overnight. Source: HBO

It's been just four days, but things have turned ugly with a surge in reports of racist attacks following the UK decision to leave the EU.

COMMENT: Where Britain now goes, others will follow. For all those who want to see a better European future, that is an enticing prospect.

If Britain stands to suffer most from its foolish decision last week, the EU could be hurt just as badly if it cannot eject Britain quickly.

COMMENT: Nearly everyone I went to school with in a very working class part of England voted for Leave. Everyone I went to university with voted to Remain.

COMMENT: We witnessed history on Friday when 52 per cent of the voting population of Britain voted to leave the European Union.

COMMENT: I knew it would be close, but I didn't see that coming. I wasn't nearly as wrong-footed as financial markets, though.

The NZ and Australian sharemarkets bounced back off early lows to both end with slight gains as markets around the world continued to adjust to Brexit.

This afternoon on NZ Herald Focus we take a look at the Justice for Moko rallies held at courthouses around the country today for the sentencing of his killers and Pope Francis has suggested an apology is needed from the Catholic Church to marginalized groups.

Here are five markets to watch for a sign of where things are headed following the Brexit result.

New Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.

Business editor at large Liam Dann talks to NZ Herald Focus' Tristam Clayton on Brexit and what economies can expect.

The NZX is the first of the world's sharemarkets to open after the turmoil of Friday.

The New Zealand dollar fell to a 10-day low against the greenback.

Brexit's impact on economic activity and the value of the pound is forecast to crimp air travel from Britain.

Some business commentators have said the Reserve Bank could in August cut the official cash rate below 2 per cent from 2.25 per cent.

A spate of racist incidents have Britons concerned the Brexit result is emboldening extremist elements in society.

I knew it would be close, but I didn't see that coming. I wasn't nearly as wrong-footed as financial markets, though.

On paper, Britain's vote to exit the European Union will change little in the short term. But in reality, a lot is already changing.