December 10, 2024 5:35 PM.
New Zealand has announced plans to ban greyhound racing, citing an unacceptably high rate of injuries.
The government plans to wind down the industry over the next 20 months to allow time for the rehoming of racing dogs and for those in the industry to transition to other jobs.
The sport has long faced criticism in the country, with some breeders accused of mistreating or doping the animals.
Apart from New Zealand, commercial greyhound racing is permitted in Australia, Ireland, the UK, and the US.