Bulls
A year on the farm: Off to the local bull sale
In this new series, Alistair and Genna Bird share the ups and downs of farming life across the four seasons. In part one, Alistair heads to the Timberlea Angus bull sale in search of a fine yearling… Video, Audio
Councillors elected unopposed amid 15 percent voter turnout
The North Island town of Bulls is the epitome of local government apathy - its district councillors have been elected unopposed and turnout in a recent by-election was barely over 15 percent.
Cool cows a challenge for scientists
LIC has identified a gene that helps cows cope better in the heat of summer. Audio
New grower on the block
Waitatapia Station's Hew Darlymple says he's been surprised at the intensity of growing fresh vegies. "It's relentless, absolutely relentless." Cabbages, broccoli and cauliflower are now grown on the… Audio
Burly Bulls - Northland farmer Anna Blair raises bulls from tiny calves to strapping 600 kilogram bruisers
Anna Blair farms 1000 bulls on her Northland farm. She never answers her phone when she's working with them as she needs to keep her wits about her. Audio, Gallery
The 90s File - Jenna O'Sullivan
Jenna O'Sullivan is working in her dream job for the livestock genetics company CRV Ambreed. Audio
Calling Home: BB Bowness in Boston
Catherine 'BB' Bowness is a ground-breaking Kiwi banjo player who has made her home in Boston, Massachusetts. She's currently touring through the US and will be heading home to New Zealand for a… Audio
Bringing up the boys - calf rearing in Waikato
Mark Bocock rears 4500 calves a year at his property near Te Awamutu in Waikato. At this time of year he's working 12 hours a day, making 140 farm visits a week to pick up calves. Audio
French cattle thriving on Banks Peninsula
Tai Tapu farmers Brent and Anna Fisher are recognised as some of New Zealand's top breeders of beefy Charolais cattle. The major focus of their breeding programme is to provide bulls to hill and high… Audio
Hurricanes scrape into Super Rugby semis
The Hurricanes have reached the Super Rugby semi-finals for a fifth straight season after holding out the hard-charging Bulls 35-28 in Wellington.
England rugby wants John Mitchell
The England rugby coach Eddie Jones wants former All Blacks mentor John Mitchell to join his coaching staff.
Chiefs' Super 2nd-half blitz to beat Bulls
Boosted by a double to All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick, the injury-stricken Chiefs have battled their way to a 41-28 Super Rugby win over the Bulls in Hamilton.
John Mitchell to help the Bulls
Struggling South African Super Rugby side the Bulls have named New Zealander John Mitchell as their Executive of Rugby.