COMMENT: The New Zealand sharemarket has fallen away from record levels thanks to global investor fears about Britain potentially leaving the EU.

COMMENT: If the Brexodus does transpire, you know what we have to do. Build a wall. And make them pay for it, writes Toby Manhire.

Wellingtonian Matthew Plummer has sent in his "Leave" postal vote - one of thousands of Kiwis who will help decide the Brexit referendum.

New Zealand's beef and lamb trade will be affected if Britain decides to leave the European Union, says an industry body.

New Zealand shares rose as markets speculated the UK will vote to remain in the European Union.

WATCH: If the UK votes to leave the EU it faces a recession, University of Auckland professor says.

How bad would a Brexit be for the UK economy? And will the fallout reach New Zealand? Liam Dann talks to Auckland University Professor Prasanna Gai and ASB senior economist Jane Turner about the risks.

The rush for foreign cash suggests holidaymakers are locking in exchange rates ahead of the Brexit vote.

Dramatic scenes in America's House of Representatives in Washington where about 30 Democratic members are staging a sit-in over gun control. Boxing legend David Tua is going to sleep in his car for one night next week, joining a growing national movement calling for houses for homeless families.

COMMENT: Debate over Brexit, which began a year ago, has been fierce with no political punches being pulled, writes Barry Soper.

A former New Zealand Prime Minister says it would be a "massive mistake" for Britain to turn away from the EU - but another understands the Leave camp's frustrations.

With the UK voting this week on whether to stay in or leave the EU, the bookies money flow shows that momentum has swung back to the remain camp

Here's how a Brexit could effect markets and world economies.

Two opinion polls yesterday suggested support for Britain staying in the EU had recovered some ground following the murder of a pro-EU lawmaker.

Britain leaving the European Union is the best chance to reverse immigration restrictions on New Zealanders, NZ First leader Winston Peters says.

Nicholas Ross Smith of the University of Auckland explains why Kiwis should hope for a Remain outcome in the UK referendum.

Geese don't come much more golden than the world's financial centre - the City of London.

The British entrepreneur Richard Branson raises the spectre of a trade war if Britain were to leave the EU, saying it would be "catastrophic for the long term future of Great Britain". Source: AFP

A Kiwi researcher has helped discover that an existing medication might prevent breast cancer in women carrying a faulty gene. Donald Trump in turmoil after he sacks campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. And it’s the shortest day of the year and weather watchers are anticipating potentially record-breaking temperatures across the country.

The EU has overreached its remit in many respects, yet the world is better when Europe is together. Britain should stay.

Eddie Izzard, one of Britain's most famous comedians, is on a manic, multi-city tour to save the United Kingdom from becoming an isolationist state.

Britain would be unlikely to open its doors further to New Zealanders if it leaves the European Union, Prime Minister John Key says.

Analysts expect volatility until result of referendum is known at week's end.

COMMENT: The "Brexit" vote is the biggest event for financials markets we've seen in a while.