As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.

People should remember 'it is their supermarket we are venturing into', scientist says.

DoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.

'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'

Blake Shinn looks set to have a huge impact on Ellerslie’s glamour meetings.

Dog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.

Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.

The turbulent tale of Mt Eden's famous feline and why she disappeared.

Judith Webby was looking after Winston the bulldog when his breathing became increasingly laboured after coming back from a walk and he died not long after. Video / Supplied

The endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.

Auckland Zoo's white rhinos Zambezi and Jamila welcome a male calf to their family as part of the Australasian zoos’ breeding programme. Video / Alyse Wright, Auckland Zoo

Alabama Lass to carry 52kgs in Railway after NZTR corrects handicap error.

The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.

There was no Christmas miracle for the 'big bird' on a Hawke's Bay highway bridge.

'Old exhibitors have not come back in, and younger ones are not coming through.'

Walker predicts Snazzytavi will beat the defending champ in Cal Isuzu Stakes.

Blenheim 7-year-old Isla nearly died after a freak accident.

A stoat that swam to Matakohe-Limestone Island is believed to have gone again.

'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'

Australian woman was in a state of shock after the freeway scare.

'Understanding animal behaviour is significant in trapping pests for better outcomes.'

Christmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.

Wexford Stables eye black-type wins with Checkmate and Uderzo in upcoming races.

OPINION: It's not just about their looks - the royals' dogs match their personalities too.

'Someone call Gordon Ramsay! This is a culinary crime scene.'

Beth, the queen’s Jack Russell Terrier, had to be put to sleep earlier this month.

Three men arrested after an aggravated burglary that injured man, killed dog.

The power of Facebook - and help from a lasso - saved a dog from a stink situation.