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Hawkes Bay is a very political region and it showed in the run-up to last weekend's elections, writes Andrew Austin, Editor of Hawke's Bay Today. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Andrew Austin: Voting patterns tell the tale in Hawke's Bay

30 Sep, 2017 6:00pm
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This is a very political region and it showed in the run-up to last weekend's elections.

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Editorial: Our extensive coverage of election will continue

16 Sep, 2017 12:00pm
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Hawke's Bay Today will continue with its extensive coverage of the election.

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Editorial: Havelock North key for Yule, Lorck

11 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Lawrence Yule and Anna Lorck both need Havelock North voters to give them the tick to win.

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Editorial: Full council needs to decide on CEO pay rise

5 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Council

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Editorial: Voters need facts before public spending

29 Aug, 2017 5:00am
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We should not allow public money to be spent on any large projects without all the facts.

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Editorial: Accessibility key to regional growth

10 Aug, 2017 5:00am
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We should look into the feasibility of a passenger service between Hastings and Napier.

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Andrew Austin: Public has a right to transparency

16 Jun, 2017 4:00pm
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This newspaper takes its role of keeping our elected officials accountable very seriously.

New Zealand's spiraling P problem is something politicians need to wake up to, says Andrew Austin. Photo/file

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It's time our politicians woke up to spiralling P problem

21 Apr, 2017 7:05pm
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I have never tried meth, and near my 50th birthday, I have no intention of doing so.

Bill English would, I am sure, be the first to admit he cannot compete with John Key as a people person, so looks set to focus on the stability National has brought. PHOTO/FILE

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Opinion: Election set to be tight

3 Feb, 2017 10:00pm
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The battle can begin now as Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year's general election will be held on September 23. Whatever

A Pokemon reveals itself on Queen St as commuters walk on by. Photo/NZH

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Editorial: Mobile game a little craze-y

15 Jul, 2016 7:00pm
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To be honest, I don't know what all the fuss is about this Pokemon Go craze that is sweeping the world. For those of you who have

American President Barack Obama must be counting down the days until the end of his term, Andrew Austin says. Photo/File

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Editorial: Obama stuck in the middle

14 Jul, 2016 8:00pm
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YOU would think that Barack Obama must be counting down the days until his term as United States president comes to an end later this

Barack Obama must be counting down the days until his term as President is over as America continues to become more unsettled.

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Editorial: President caught in the middle

13 Jul, 2016 4:30pm
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You would think that Barack Obama must be counting down the days until his term as United States President comes to an end later this

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Editorial: We need clarity on policing

11 Jul, 2016 4:30pm
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There is no question that Bay people, especially many in Napier, are concerned about policing numbers and deployment in our province. We

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Editorial: A young woman's courage

7 Jul, 2016 3:30pm
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It takes courage for victims of crime to fight back and then to speak out about their ordeal. On Saturday we ran an interview our

Iceland caused one of international football's greatest upsets, beating England 2-1 in their Round of 16 knockout game at Euro 2016.

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Editorial: Obscurity to world stage a huge buzz

30 Jun, 2016 5:30pm
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Editorial: Butler's exit leaves race wide open

23 Jun, 2016 4:30pm
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Editorial: Attack tale draws lots of response

22 Jun, 2016 3:13pm
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Editorial: Big issues as elections move closer

17 Jun, 2016 5:30pm
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Editorial: Justice finally served for Teina Pora

16 Jun, 2016 3:08pm
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Reliable communications and broadband is a non-negotiable for many people in their personal and professional lives these days.

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Editorial: Broadband on way to rural areas

14 Jun, 2016 2:40pm
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Editorial: Impressive sports vision a step closer

13 Jun, 2016 5:30pm
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A smoky chimney in King St, Hastings. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Editorial: We need to keep our air clear

10 Jun, 2016 4:30pm
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Editorial: Investing in kids' reform will pay off

2 Jun, 2016 4:30pm
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The offending blackboard outside The Elbow Room Sports Bar owner in Hastings.

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Editorial: Bad-taste jokes have no place

31 May, 2016 4:00pm
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Finance Minister Bill English holding the Budget speech.

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Editorial: Not much in Budget for region

27 May, 2016 4:30pm
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Editorial: City Assist in Flaxmere great idea

19 May, 2016 5:30pm
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Samuel Gibson, 39, died in Hawke's Bay Hospital yesterday.

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Editorial: Adventurer touched the lives of many

17 May, 2016 7:00pm
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Editorial: Weather, do we like it or not?

16 May, 2016 6:00pm
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Editorial: Marathon adds to Bay's calendar

13 May, 2016 2:36pm
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Editorial: Tragedy a burden for us all to bear

12 May, 2016 4:30pm
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Editorial: Take steps to prevent house fires

11 May, 2016 3:30pm
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Regan Gough, Cycling, accepting the Hawke's Bay Sportsperson of the Year award in 2015. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Editorial: Awards highlight our talent

10 May, 2016 3:48pm
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Editorial: New home for paper's rural stories

5 May, 2016 4:20am
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Sallies need our help to do their work

3 May, 2016 4:30am
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Editorial: Wait far too long for dam news

19 Apr, 2016 4:30am
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Editorial: Teamwork can land Rocket Lab

12 Apr, 2016 4:30am
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Editorial: Abuse of trust the main issue

8 Apr, 2016 4:30am
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Unison manager of business assurance Nathan Strong.

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Editorial: Rethink needed on solar fee

4 Apr, 2016 4:30am
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Derek Williams fly fishing on Lake Tutira in 1999.

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Editorial: Williams strong man of letters

1 Apr, 2016 4:30am
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Editorial: Changes to keep paper fresh

28 Mar, 2016 4:50am
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A metro train damaged by an explosion on the Brussels Metro.

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Editorial: Keeping Europe safe a hard job

24 Mar, 2016 4:50am
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Yesterday the council voted to approve an extra $1.3 million of ratepayers' money for the Marine Parade redevelopment.

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Editorial: Thumbs up to better Marine Parade

17 Mar, 2016 4:50am
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event.

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Editorial: US at an epochal crossroads

16 Mar, 2016 7:30pm
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Editorial: Roomier road safe for all users

16 Mar, 2016 4:50am
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking at a campaign.

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Editorial: US at an epochal crossroads

15 Mar, 2016 4:50am
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Communicating information to customers doesn't need to be so torturous.

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Editorial: Could I please be connected?

11 Mar, 2016 4:50am
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Editorial: Rocket Lab 'lift-off' for local region

7 Mar, 2016 9:00am
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After a visit to the state-of-the-art NZME newsroom in Auckland, I've come back with a number of good ideas.

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Editorial: Back to work with fresh ideas

29 Feb, 2016 4:50am
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Editorial: Our water must be respected

4 Feb, 2016 4:50am
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Devastion left by the 1931 Napier earthquake showing buildings reduced to rubble in the Napier township commercial area.

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Editorial: Names not lost through the cracks

3 Feb, 2016 4:50am
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No love for the Hawke's Bay region - not from the Government anyway.

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Editorial: Bay not even blip on Key's radar screen

28 Jan, 2016 3:16pm
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Satisfying customers is an important role in hospitality.

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Editorial: Bad service simply not acceptable

25 Jan, 2016 4:50am
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Sajith Muraleedharan, of Napier, took this photo of fun and games at Maraetotara Falls.

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Editorial: Local snaps capture the summer feel

21 Jan, 2016 4:50am
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Andrew Austin: Time to salute a true hero

15 Jan, 2016 4:50am
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Editorial: Parole too early for offender

13 Jan, 2016 4:55am
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The Summer Cycling Carnival was a huge success.

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Editorial: We plan to stand up for our readers

12 Jan, 2016 4:50am
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Editorial: Viewing platform successful

30 Dec, 2015 4:50am
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Editorial: Rich legacy what Jonah deserves

21 Dec, 2015 9:00am
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Policies on guns in the US are unbelievable, says Andrew Austin.

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Editorial: US policies on firearms just baffling

10 Dec, 2015 9:00am
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Henry and Monique Heke may have lost MKR but they showcased the Hawke's Bay region.

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Editorial: Duo have showcased our region

9 Dec, 2015 9:00am
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It's time to get into the Christmas spirit and start giving.

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Editorial: Time to help those in need

3 Dec, 2015 9:00am
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Editorial: Help us find our Person of the Year

1 Dec, 2015 9:00am
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