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

The result was clearly for "leave", but a huge majority of those under 25 wanted to stay in Europe.

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.

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.

This year is turning out to be one of the deadliest for asylum-seekers who try to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe.

Markets in London are bracing for what could be a wild ride.

British voters head to the polls to decide if the country should stay in the European Union or leave it.

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

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

The incident was in the same area as an avalanche in July 2012, which claimed nine lives.

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

Keagan Girdlestone came close to death after slamming into the back of a suddenly-braking race vehicle.

The New Zealand dollar and stock exchange have bounced this morning after weekend polls in the UK showed Brexit risk falling.

EgyptAir plane crashed into the Mediterranean last month, killing all 66 people on board.

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

The New Zealand dollar popped above 50p overnight on concern the UK may vote to leave the European Union in the "Brexit" referendum next week.

It's no news that there are worries about immigration and multi-culturalism in Europe.

COMMENT: Nobody expected the conservative Swiss to approve the idea of a hefty monthly payout to everyone in the country without exception.

Switzerland is considering a plan to pay its people for doing nothing.

The doomed EgyptAir plane that plunged into the Mediterranean last month with the loss of 66 lives was forced three times to turn around after taking off.

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

Thousands of Kiwis are packing their sunhats and sun cream, preparing for a winter getaway.

We entered the clearing and stopped, breathing hard after snowshoeing through deep powder.

Eurostar rail passenger numbers have fallen as travellers "remain cautious" following the Brussels terror attacks.