Man charged by bull and hit front-on

Emergency services were called out to the scene in Paparoa, Northland. File photo

A man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.

Emergency services were called out to a property in Paparoa, Northland, on Saturday afternoon after reports that a bull had charged at a man.

"The man, in his 60s, had been charged by the bull and hit front-on,'' a statement said.

The victim suffered moderate injuries in the incident and was taken to Auckland City Hospital for treatment by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.