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

Markets brace for Brexit trading bonanza
Markets in London are bracing for what could be a wild ride.

In or out? Brexit Brexplained
British voters head to the polls to decide if the country should stay in the European Union or leave it.

Cash shortages as holidaymakers rush to buy euros
The rush for foreign cash suggests holidaymakers are locking in exchange rates ahead of the Brexit vote.

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

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

'Vote to leave best for travelling Kiwis'
Britain leaving the European Union is the best chance to reverse immigration restrictions on New Zealanders, NZ First leader Winston Peters says.

Shares end up as Brexit fears ease
Analysts expect volatility until result of referendum is known at week's end.

Mark Lister on Brexit: Markets are right to be nervous
COMMENT: The "Brexit" vote is the biggest event for financials markets we've seen in a while.

Brexit vote means tense week
New Zealand investors should brace themselves for a week of sharemarket volatility as Britain prepares to vote on whether it will leave the European Union.

'Leavers' framing EU as bogeyman
COMMENT: This morning I got up, meditated for five minutes, staring fixedly at a lemon, and then thought "I know, I'll write a column about Brexit".

The big Brexit scare NZ should ignore
As it looks plausible that the Brexit vote could win on Friday, it's worth considering the economic implications, writes Liam Dan.

Brexit: Top companies lose £100b in four days
In just four days, more than £98 billion has been wiped off the value of Britain's biggest companies.

Markets panic as Brexit vote looms
Experts warn a looming vote could spark "the destruction of Western political civilisation".

NZ prepared for Brexit effect, says McCully
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand has worked on shoring up its relations with other European countries.

Editorial: NZ must hope Britain has sense to stay
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.

Editorial: EU refugee solution earns a cheer
It is not often that international solutions work so well but when it happens, it deserves a tentative cheer.

Alexander Gillespie: Unhappy British don't see benefits union has offered
COMMENT: The possibility of a majority of British voting for absolute sovereignty in their referendum has many people worried.

President drops by for a friend in need
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was asked to reminisce about her fondest moments with President Barack Obama during the seven years of his presidency.

EU Heads of Mission: 'Subsidised Europe' image at odds with reality
COMMENT: European agriculture's transformation should be recognised, write EU Heads of Mission.

Gwynne Dyer: Why deal to stem the flood of refugees will fail dismally
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.

Boost for EU's farms bodes ill for NZ farmers
NZ farmers may be in for a more prolonged slump in dairy prices after the EU announced plans to double the amount of skim milk powder it is prepared to buy.

Editorial: UN ought to celebrate EU refugee deal
With the approach of summer in Europe, leaders of the European Union last week made what seems a good deal for genuine asylum seekers.

Tory gloves off in EU battle
David Cameron's Cabinet split apart yesterday just minutes after he called a historic in-out referendum on membership of the European Union.

Plan to keep Britain in EU released
European Council President Donald Tusk has set out a plan for keeping Britain in the European Union to a mixed reception.

Free-trade talks between NZ and EU
A free-trade agreement between NZ and the European Union has been discussed at a meeting between Prime Minister John Key and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Border checks full of holes
Jihadists are able to travel freely from Syria to Europe as one in 100 are checked against the EU's anti-terrorism watchlist in some countries.

Israel angry at EU move
Benjamin Netanyahu has likened a decision by the European Union to label goods from Israeli settlements to the Nazi boycott of Jewish businesses.