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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Namita Singh

New Zealand moves to ban greyhound racing by 2026 over welfare concerns

File. New Zealand proposes ban on greyhound racing - (Reuters)

New Zealand is proposing to ban greyhound racing by 2026 amid persistent concerns over high injury rates among the dogs.

Racing minister Winston Peters announced on Tuesday that his government intends to phase out the sport over the next 20 months. The move comes after a series of reviews spanning a decade, all highlighting insufficient measures to safeguard the welfare of greyhounds.

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