Greyhound racing ban

Greyhound industry group says government hasn't recognised its work to address welfare issues that have plagued racing for years.

Advocates says it's the "end of an era of exploitation" as Winston Peters announces the closure of the industry over "unacceptably high" injury rates.

Peters said the greyhound industry had been on notice over animal welfare concerns for several years. There have been three reviews into the industry over the ...

Racing Minister Winston Peters announces plans to end greyhound racing in NZ ... The New Zealand Government has announced shock plans to shut down greyhound ...

“The Labour Government gave the industry two options – operate under stricter conditions or face a ban. The lack of progress on straight tracks and failure to ...

As reported by Michael Morrah for the New Zealand Herald, Greyhound racing is set to be outlawed in New Zealand in a decision announced by Racing Minister.

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 ...

THE New Zealand Government has announced that greyhound racing will end in 2026. Racing Minister Winston Peters delivered the news on Tuesday, ...

There is currently only commercial greyhound racing in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Critics have hit out at the number of dogs euthanised after ...

“While fewer dogs are dying, injury rates, while down slightly, have plateaued and remain unacceptably high,” Minister for Racing Winston Peters said in a ...

Greyhound Racing Victoria boss Stuart Laing says there is no reason to think the decision to shut down greyhound racing in New Zealand will impact the sport ...

With New Zealand moving to ban greyhound racing, Australia appears an even bigger and crueler outlier when it comes to torturing dogs.