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Andrew Austin
Editor
Hastings

Andrew Austin is the editor of Hawke's Bay Today

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Andrew Austin: Voting patterns tell the tale in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand|Politics

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

30 Sep 05:00 AM
ABs fan in Boks' heartland
New Zealand

ABs fan in Boks' heartland

17 Dec 04:30 PM

On a street in a suburb of the South African coastal city of East London is the unusual sight of a big brick wall with the slogan Mighty All Blacks.

Andrew Austin: Mandela given impressive send-off despite mix-ups
World

Andrew Austin: Mandela given impressive send-off despite mix-ups

16 Dec 04:30 PM

South Africa has successfully pulled off one of the most important events it will ever host, and with some style, writes Andrew Austin.

Full honours for Mandela's farewell
New Zealand

Full honours for Mandela's farewell

15 Dec 05:33 PM

South Africa put on a display of military might as Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in his home village of Qunu.

Mandela's body arrives in Qunu
World

Mandela's body arrives in Qunu

14 Dec 06:32 PM

Nelson Mandela made one final trip home to the little village of Qunu in Transkei, South Africa when his body was transported in a military procession.

Andrew Austin: Loving the best of both worlds
World

Andrew Austin: Loving the best of both worlds

14 Dec 04:30 PM

A return to South Africa triggers deep thoughts - can one person have two homelands?

Andrew Austin: Still a long walk to freedom
New Zealand

Andrew Austin: Still a long walk to freedom

13 Dec 04:30 PM

For many years, the cry was: "What will happen to South Africa after Mandela?" That time has come.

Andrew Austin: Quiet goodbye amid history's moment
New Zealand

Andrew Austin: Quiet goodbye amid history's moment

12 Dec 08:30 PM
Sharples' serendipitous superstar sit-down
New Zealand|Politics

Sharples' serendipitous superstar sit-down

11 Dec 07:46 PM

On a sombre day when he viewed Nelson Mandela's body lying in state, Dr Pita Sharples also had an encounter with two superstars.

Andrew Austin: Politics mixed up with mourning
New Zealand

Andrew Austin: Politics mixed up with mourning

11 Dec 04:30 PM

This has been a difficult task for the South African Government as it had to follow protocols and ensure that the various dignitaries were given the proper welcome, writes Andrew Austin.

Memorial service farewells Madiba
New Zealand

Memorial service farewells Madiba

10 Dec 06:25 PM

Nelson Mandela the peacemaker has achieved something in his death that had not been seen before. A US President shook hands with a President of Cuba.

Palm Springs: Star spotting at a green desert hideaway
Travel

Palm Springs: Star spotting at a green desert hideaway

16 May 07:30 PM

Andrew Austin soaks up Palm Springs.

America: You can bet on Las Vegas
Travel

America: You can bet on Las Vegas

01 Apr 05:30 PM

Andrew Austin finds fun, glamour and plain working folk in America's gambling capital.

Las Vegas without the pokie machines
Travel

Las Vegas without the pokie machines

30 Nov 11:00 PM

A new hotel in pokie city caters for travellers wanting a quiet night, writes Andrew Austin.

Andrew Austin: Making sense of the de Villiers era
Sport|Rugby

Andrew Austin: Making sense of the de Villiers era

14 Oct 01:45 AM
Los Angeles: In search of the American dream
Travel

Los Angeles: In search of the American dream

12 Oct 11:00 PM

Andrew Austin compares his romantic image of LA with the real thing.

Andrew Austin: Boks the team to beat, but not to watch
Sport|Rugby

Andrew Austin: Boks the team to beat, but not to watch

01 Oct 12:28 AM
Andrew Austin: Missed chance for Boks
Sport

Andrew Austin: Missed chance for Boks

22 Sep 05:30 PM
USA: Digging deep in Vegas
Travel

USA: Digging deep in Vegas

13 Sep 12:00 AM

Amid the glitter of gambling's capital city, Andrew Austin finds a different way to spend money and have fun.

1995: The drop goal that helped heal a nation
Sport|Rugby

1995: The drop goal that helped heal a nation

15 Aug 05:30 PM

South Africans of every colour got behind their team for the Cup, writes Andrew Austin

Kiwis descend on Las Vegas for Grabaseat's 5th birthday
Entertainment

Kiwis descend on Las Vegas for Grabaseat's 5th birthday

10 Aug 10:50 AM

A Las Vegas casino resort took on a Kiwi flavour this week when top band Opshop played in front of about 600 New Zealanders.

The rivalries: Battle against Boks fiercest clash of all
Sport

The rivalries: Battle against Boks fiercest clash of all

02 Aug 05:30 PM
<i>Andrew Austin</i>: This is a golden age of Springbok rugby
Sport|Rugby

<i>Andrew Austin</i>: This is a golden age of Springbok rugby

27 May 04:00 PM
Andrew Austin: That's one for the Boks
Entertainment

Andrew Austin: That's one for the Boks

03 Feb 03:00 PM

Just because Mandela and the Springboks are the heroes, does not mean that the All Blacks were the enemy.

Tennis: Agassi's open tale meets high standard
Sport

Tennis: Agassi's open tale meets high standard

27 Nov 03:00 PM
<i>Andrew Austin:</i> Pride in the Springboks
Sport|Rugby

<i>Andrew Austin:</i> Pride in the Springboks

11 Sep 04:00 PM
<i>Andrew Austin:</i> At last an end to race-based politics
World

<i>Andrew Austin:</i> At last an end to race-based politics

26 Apr 04:00 PM
<i>Andrew Austin</i>: Heavy wounds likely to be inflicted on dominant party
World

<i>Andrew Austin</i>: Heavy wounds likely to be inflicted on dominant party

21 Apr 04:00 PM
<i>Andrew Austin</i>: Maybe it's because he's an Engelsman
Sport|Rugby

<i>Andrew Austin</i>: Maybe it's because he's an Engelsman

16 Oct 03:00 PM
<i>Andrew Austin</i>: Mbeki pays for his ruthless reign
World

<i>Andrew Austin</i>: Mbeki pays for his ruthless reign

24 Sep 04:00 PM
<i>Book review:</i> Halfback, Half forward
Sport|Rugby

<i>Book review:</i> Halfback, Half forward

18 Sep 04:00 PM
Rugby: Doom and gloom just the coping mechanism
Sport|Rugby

Rugby: Doom and gloom just the coping mechanism

15 Aug 05:00 PM
<i>Book review:</i> All Blacks: Myths and Legends
Sport|Rugby

<i>Book review:</i> All Blacks: Myths and Legends

10 Jul 05:00 PM
<i>Andrew Austin</i>: 'Quiet diplomacy' can let Mugabe leave with dignity intact
World

<i>Andrew Austin</i>: 'Quiet diplomacy' can let Mugabe leave with dignity intact

01 Jul 05:00 PM
Simple life of having fun
Travel

Simple life of having fun

02 Sep 07:09 AM
Proud day for 'people of the dew'
Sport|Rugby

Proud day for 'people of the dew'

31 Aug 10:35 AM
<EM>Johnny Clegg</EM> at the Aotea Centre
Lifestyle

<EM>Johnny Clegg</EM> at the Aotea Centre

30 Nov 04:27 AM
Memories of Clegg's musical revolution
Lifestyle

Memories of Clegg's musical revolution

28 Oct 01:42 AM
Bizos' fight against apartheid
New Zealand

Bizos' fight against apartheid

07 Nov 07:07 AM
<i>Andrew Austin:</i> Former coach appears best choice to save Springboks
Sport|Rugby

<i>Andrew Austin:</i> Former coach appears best choice to save Springboks

09 Nov 07:59 PM
<i>Andrew Austin:</i> Rainbow nation united in hope
Sport|Rugby

<i>Andrew Austin:</i> Rainbow nation united in hope

05 Nov 10:56 AM
<i>Andrew Austin:</i> Gutsy young Springboks rattle the world's best
Sport|Rugby

<i>Andrew Austin:</i> Gutsy young Springboks rattle the world's best

19 Oct 08:45 PM
<I>Andrew Austin:</I> Divided Springboks represent a divided nation
Sport|Rugby

<I>Andrew Austin:</I> Divided Springboks represent a divided nation

12 Sep 11:16 AM
<I>Andrew Austin:</I> Boks reclaim proud legacy
Sport|Rugby

<I>Andrew Austin:</I> Boks reclaim proud legacy

10 Aug 07:37 PM
Springboks shock Wallabies in Tri-Nations opener
Sport|Rugby

Springboks shock Wallabies in Tri-Nations opener

13 Jul 07:33 AM
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