An animal welfare group says the escape of an 800kg bull at a Kaitāia rodeo highlights the urgent need for the sport to be banned. A bull named Thunder broke through a fence at the Far North rodeo in Kaitāia on January 2. He was promptly returned, with no injuries reported, but Save Animals from Exploitation (Safe) said the incident is an example of why the sport should be banned. The New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association (NZRCA) says it does not agree with the call because it is compliant with