A plucky dog named 'The Fonz' has saved his owner from being charged by an angry bull on a farm near Taihape.
The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter said the farm worker in his 30s had been charged by a bull while mustering on a horse this afternoon.
Horse and rider were thrown to the ground and the horse bolted, leaving the man scrambling to avoid the cattle beast.
"Luckily 'The Fonz' the faithful dog came to the rescue and stood his ground protecting his fallen master from further injury," said Chris Moody, helicopter pilot.
Other workers then came to the man's aid. The horse was eventually located some distance away.
