Greyhound racing to be banned in yet another country
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greyhound racing is set to be outlawed in New Zealand, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it still operates. New Zealand’s greyhound racing industry has faced repeated reviews in recent years over its dog safety record, with multiple reports urging sweeping changes. Greyhound Racing New Zealand, an industry group, accused the government of not recognizing improvements made, including its commitment to tracking the care of every retired dog for the rest of its life. open image in gallery New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters listens during a press conference in Sydney, Australia Commercial racing operates in four other countries.
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New Zealand moves to ban greyhound racing by 2026 over welfare concerns
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Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
Hindustan TimesGreyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
Associated PressNew Zealand bans greyhound racing
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New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing as practice grows increasingly rare worldwide
CNNCoalition for the Protection of Greyhounds uncovers deaths off-track, calls for inquiry
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Ban on greyhound racing wont drive sport underground because ‘tracks are too big’
The IndependentGreyhound Racing SA charges two people with greyhound mistreatment after ABC report
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Greyhound racing nearing its end in the U.S. after a long slide
LA TimesRacing minister defends greyhound industry amid RSPCA probe into dog euthanasing
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