From the archives

20 years ago. July 2, 2002.

30 years ago

June 30, 1992

Massive interest bills, not council farming rates, were crushing farmers, rural financial counsellor Helen Grimmer said in Gisborne last week.

25 years ago

July 1, 1997

The re-opening of Gisborne’s Hamilton Street supermarket will mark a business boom in the town, says businessman Mr Viv Glenister.

20 years ago

July 2, 2002

Works on the Bendigo Fast Rail Project are expected to begin as early as November, after the state government announced a $182m contract for its construction.

10 years ago

July 3, 2012

Puppy love: Angela Valente discovers the lengths some people go through to treat and pamper their pets.