Bulls

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…

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.

LIC has identified a gene that helps cows cope better in the heat of summer.

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…

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.

Jenna O'Sullivan is working in her dream job for the livestock genetics company CRV Ambreed.

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.

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…

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.

The England rugby coach Eddie Jones wants former All Blacks mentor John Mitchell to join his coaching staff.

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.

Struggling South African Super Rugby side the Bulls have named New Zealander John Mitchell as their Executive of Rugby.