New Zealand bans greyhound racing

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs.
New Zealand to Outlaw Greyhound Racing Due to High Injury and Death Rates 'in the Best Interest of the Animals'
"Despite significant progress made by the greyhound racing industry in recent years, the percentage of dogs being injured remains persistently high and the time has come to make a call in the best interest of the animals," Racing Minister Winston Peters said in a statement on Tuesday.
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing
However Greyhound Racing New Zealand, an industry association comprising greyhound racing clubs across the country, said it is "devastated" by the govenrment's proposal. "The grey
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Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw it
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