New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing by July 2026 due to animal welfare concerns.

New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing by July 2026 due to high injury rates and animal welfare concerns. The government will introduce a bill to prevent unnecessary killing of racing dogs and phase out the sport over 20 months. The decision affects an industry that employs around 1,000 people and is worth NZ$159 million annually. The government aims to rehome about 2,900 greyhounds, with industry leaders expressing disappointment over the ban.

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