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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.

Why working class voters are heading for Brexit
Josie Pagani has written for UK think-tank Policy Network, which invited her to the 2016 Progressive Governance Conference in Stockholm this month.

Brexit wounds will take long time to heal
COMMENT: Debate over Brexit, which began a year ago, has been fierce with no political punches being pulled, writes Barry Soper.

Migrants create road blocks as tactic to break borders
As the situation for migrants stuck in limbo in Calais shows no sign of improving some have devised guerilla tactics to sneak through borders

'Happy end' that led to girl being killed by her dad
Revealed: The tragic series of events that saw a judge grant violent father custody of little girl who was dead just a year later.

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

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

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

Truth about Cheika, Hansen and Jones
OPINION: If Michael Cheika could read between the lines, he just might realise that Steve Hansen's message was really for Eddie Jones.

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.

Readers dump Fleet Street for digital news
"Shocker for Fleet Street: Papers Jilted for Online Mistress!"

'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.

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.

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

Perils in linking killing to vote
Financial markets know neither remorse nor respect. Seconds after police confirmed that Jo Cox was dead last week, the pound rose sharply against dollar.

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.

Travel Insider: London
Duck and Waffle for a high-end, 24-hour kitchen. Bagel Bake, Brick Lane, for a stumbling, late-night munch before bed.

MP shooting: 'Loner' with 'history of mental problems'
Man arrested over fatal shooting of British MP Jo Cox subscribed to pro-apartheid magazine that raged against "expansionist Islam".

Twyford on slain MP: She was the best
Labour's housing spokesman became close to Jo Cox in the early 2000s when they worked at Oxfam.

'I'll fight against hatred that killed her'
Husband of slain MP pays tribute to her strength after she was shot and stabbed.

What shooting says about guns in UK
Despite some heavy laws, gun violence is far from eradicated in Britain.

Matthews: UK can look to NZ for guidance
COMMENT: There are two certainties about next week's referendum in Britain on whether to leave the European Union.