Coverage dated December 9, 2024

New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns

Headline from NBC News

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.

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Local News 8
Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 9, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs. He says it will be shut down over the next 20 months, allowing time for those it employs to find other work and homes to be found for …
NBC News
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 9, 2024
NBC News's feed description
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.
The Guardian
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 9, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Greyhound industry group says government hasn’t recognised its work to address welfare issues that have plagued racing for years

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