Bull Stolen and Butchered on Farm | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

A Ngataki family is reeling after discovering their prized breeding bull—partially butchered and left behind on their farm. The shocking scene, complete with a bullet wound and signs of forced entry through a forestry gate, has left them devastated and facing a $10,000+ replacement cost. This isn’t the first time their property has been targeted; years ago, cows were stolen, and security cameras installed afterward were later stolen. Though police investigated and found a bullet, they’ve closed the case with no leads. Now, the family’s plea for help on a local community page has sparked…