Rodeo
Calf-roping at rodeos criticised by govt officials
Government officials have raised fresh concerns about rodeos, including suggesting the calf-roping event be banned.
Rodeos - Should They Stay or Go?
A cruel form of entertainment, or a community event showcasing farming skills? Reporter Paloma Migone visits some of the country's rodeos to find out how they tick. Video, Audio, Gallery
No rodeo prosecutions in five years of investigations
Nearly 30 formal complaints have been made about the mistreatment of animals in rodeo in the past five years - but no prosecutions have been taken.
No rodeo prosecutions in five years of investigations
Nearly 30 complaints have been made to the Ministry for Primary Industries about the mistreatment of rodeo animals in the past five years - but there have been no prosecutions. Audio
New footage of animal mistreatment at rodeo
Video footage shows young cattle being electric prodded and punched at the Warkworth Rodeo on New Year's Day, prompting another government investigation. Video
Boycott New Year's Day rodeo, urge protesters
An animal welfare group planning a protest outside a rodeo north of Auckland says the sport is brutal and exploitative.
Beautiful Brahmans
Vanessa Corry is New Zealand's only registered breeder of Brahman Cattle. The huge, floppy-eared, loose skinned animals also have a hump and Vanessa's often been asked if they are camels or… Audio, Gallery
Beautiful Brahmans
Vanessa Corry is New Zealand's only registered breeder of Brahman Cattle. The huge, floppy-eared, loose skinned animals also have a hump and Vanessa's often been asked if they are camels or…
AudioSAFE's campaign against rodeos gathers 42,000 signatures
An animal welfare group says a bull put down after breaking its leg in a rodeo over the weekend is an example of why the events should be illegal. Mandy Carter is the head of campaigns for Safe and… Audio
Animal activists protest against rodeos
Animal activists are protesting outside the Whangarei Rodeo, saying animals are regularly abused at such events.
Rodeo rider butted by Pistol Whip the bull
A Gisborne bull-rider is recovering in hospital with a dislocated hip after being butted in the backside by a bull. Audio
Bucking Hell
The Rangiora 8 Seconds Bullriding Rodeo pits New Zealand best riders with a truckload of angry bulls that are bred to buck. Audio
