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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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Opinion: Election set to be tight

03 Feb 09:00 AM

The battle can begin now as Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year's general election will be held on September 23. Whatever

Editorial: Mobile game a little craze-y
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Editorial: Mobile game a little craze-y

15 Jul 07:00 AM

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

Editorial: Obama stuck in the middle
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Editorial: Obama stuck in the middle

14 Jul 08:00 AM

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

Editorial: US at an epochal crossroads
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Editorial: US at an epochal crossroads

16 Mar 06:30 AM
Editorial: US needs stricter gun laws
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Editorial: US needs stricter gun laws

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01 Jan 08:23 PM
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Guest Editorial: Man up and stop the violence

18 Nov 06:43 PM
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Editorial: Growing protest a hole in Key's sail

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