New Zealand, Greyhound racing

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it still operates.
New Zealand to Outlaw Greyhound Racing Due to High Injury and Death Rates 'in the Best Interest of the Animals'
Currently, the practice is only legal in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The ban comes after record injury and nearly 300 deaths in recent years.
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing
New Zealand has announced plans to ban greyhound racing, citing an "unacceptably high" rate of injuries. The sport has long faced criticism in the country, with some breeders accused of mistreating or doping the animals.
New Zealand to ban Greyhound racing due to "unacceptably high" rates of injury
The New Zealand government has announced their plan to ban Greyhound racing from 2026, following reports of "unacceptably high" rates of injuries and death. Commerical Greyhound racing in New Zealand dates back to the late 19th century.
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns
The New Zealand government said Tuesday that it would ban greyhound racing starting in 2026, citing concerns over the rate of injuries and fatalities among racing dogs.
Greyhound racing: Should Ireland follow the proposed New Zealand ban?
The New Zealand Government has proposed banning greyhound racing from 2026, prompting the question of if Ireland will follow.
Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw it
New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing, citing high injury rates
The New Zealand government on Tuesday proposed to ban greyhound racing from 2026, saying the percentage of dogs injured in races remained significantly high.
New Zealand just banned greyhound racing. In Victoria, the number of deaths is up
The Victorian greyhound industry pours $24 million a year into integrity and welfare programs. Is it doing enough?
Calls for trainers, public to fight greyhound racing ban
Adam Jenkins has been involved in the sport for over two decades, and is asking fellow trainers as well as the public to ...
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Dogs Home of Tasmania wants Tasmania to follow NZ and phase out greyhound racing
As New Zealand moves to end greyhound racing, the Dog’s Home of Tasmania is stepping up pressure on the Tasmanian ...
Racing Minister Winston Peters announces plans to end greyhound racing in NZ
The New Zealand Government has announced that greyhound racing will end in 2026. Racing Minister Winston Peters delivered the ...
'Devastating blow': Greyhound racing to be banned, industry to seek review
Greyhound racing will be phased out in New Zealand over the next 20 months, Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced.
After 50 years of greyhound racing in WA, legend Miata is crowned the greatest of all time
Greyhounds WA has commemorated 50 years of racing by crowning Miata the greatest dog in history amongst recognising several other iconic figures of the sport.