NEW ZEALAND, — New Zealand plans to outlaw greyhound racing because too many dogs are hurt or killed, the government said Tuesday, spelling an end to the practice in one of the few countries where it ...

The Government proposes shutting down greyhound racing, citing player safety. The decision follows extensive reviews and warnings about the industry’s social licence and ethical concerns. A select ...

For the first time, a New Zealand Government is shutting down a sport. It’s closing all the grounds, the training facilities, all the clubs and the central organising body. Its ...

For decades, greyhound racing has appeared resilient to welfare concerns. Despite ongoing media exposés about injury rates, training methods, doping and questions about how racing dogs live when ...

Thoroughbred racing clubs reacted to the new money in a variety of ways. The Auckland Racing Club merged with its Counties counterparts. The club first renovated the Pukekohe racing surface before ...