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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.

Editorial: The world is better off with Europe united

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

Brexit: the generation game

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.

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.

'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 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.

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.