Andrew Little said the Brexit vote would lead to a period of uncertainty but all was not lost, while Winston Peters compared it to victory over Hitler.

Britain has voted clearly in favour of leaving the EU, but that is just the start of a very long process.

No matter what Britain decides, leaders say ambitions to build a united continent may be on hold after the bitter campaign exposed deeper troubles.

If the polls are to be believed, the vote could be very close. Here's why that is such a worrying prospect.

The UK has voted to leave the European Union by a majority 52 per cent.

Germany's Bild newspaper has played on friendly stereotypes in a last-ditch plea to Britons to stay in the European Union.

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.

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

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

New Zealand politicians are split on the prospect of Britain leaving the EU.

Given that London is the biggest gateway for international travel to Europe, a UK separation could create a storm of regulatory headaches, from immigration.

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

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.

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.

As it looks plausible that the Brexit vote could win on Friday, it's worth considering the economic implications, writes Liam Dan.

In just four days, more than £98 billion has been wiped off the value of Britain's biggest companies.

Experts warn a looming vote could spark "the destruction of Western political civilisation".

Foreign Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand has worked on shoring up its relations with other European countries.

Pity the British. Here in NZ we have referendums on subjects such as the flag; they have them on the make-up of their nation and its place in the world.

The world needs to act together on the refugee crisis gripping Europe, European Council president Donald Tusk said yesterday.

Britain could sink into a year-long recession if it votes to leave the European Union, finance minister George Osborne warned.

It is not often that international solutions work so well but when it happens, it deserves a tentative cheer.

COMMENT: The possibility of a majority of British voting for absolute sovereignty in their referendum has many people worried.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was asked to reminisce about her fondest moments with President Barack Obama during the seven years of his presidency.

COMMENT: European agriculture's transformation should be recognised, write EU Heads of Mission.

COMMENT: The only way to seal a frontier is to kill people who try to cross it illegally. The Iron Curtain worked pretty well, for example.