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☆ New Zealand to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Seyed Ismail Nafeesa | Seyed Ismail Nafeesa Is An Intern On Nbc News'S Asia Desk. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

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. Commercial greyhound racing remains legal in only a few countries around the world, including the United States, Australia, Britain and Ireland. The government proposed a bill on Tuesday to prevent the unnecessary killing of racing dogs, while legislation to outlaw greyhound racing altogether will be introduced next year, allowing it to be phased out over the next 20 months. Peters said the greyhound racing industry would be able to make submissions on the legislation. He also said the government would work with animal welfare groups to rehome about 2,900 racing dogs.

Persons: Winston Peters, Peters, ” Sean Hannan, —, ”, ” Hannan, Arnja Dale, ’ GRNZ Organizations: New, Racing, Greyhound Racing New Zealand, greyhounds, New Zealand Locations: New Zealand, United States, Australia, Britain, Ireland

☆ New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing as practice grows increasingly rare worldwide
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-10 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Wellington, New Zealand AP —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 still operates. Commercial greyhound racing continues in the United States, Australia, the UK and Ireland, with only two tracks remaining in the US after many states ended the practice. Unease over animal welfareNew Zealand’s greyhound racing industry has faced repeated reviews in recent years over its dog safety record, with multiple reports urging sweeping changes. A racing industry in global declineSome lawmakers in parliament on Tuesday described the racing industry’s end as inevitable following the steady decline of greyhound racing worldwide. Greyhound racing is also legal in Australia, where critics have decried the practice, and the rules governing it vary by state.

Persons: Winston Peters, Peters, “, ” Peters, ”, Sean Hannan, SPCA, Arnja Dale Organizations: New Zealand AP, greyhounds, Racing, New Zealand greyhounds, Greyhound, Zealand, Greyhounds, Scottish Locations: Wellington, New Zealand, Zealand, United States, Australia, Ireland, Greyhound Racing, West Virginia, –, Iowa , Arkansas, Florida, Mexico, Vietnam

☆ Royal Ascot 2023: King Charles III to feature in first racing festival since Queen Elizabeth II’s death
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Britain’s King Charles III is set to feature prominently at this year’s Royal Ascot, as the race week bids to forge a new identity since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Organizers are also determined to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and have permanently renamed one of the races in her honor. “His Majesty The King has approved the renaming of the Platinum Jubilee Stakes to The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.”Queen Elizabeth II loved horse racing and attending Royal Ascot. Royal Ascot organizers are prepared for protesters bidding to disrupt the schedule this week. Frankie Dettori said he expects to cry during the last Royal Ascot of his career.

Persons: CNN — Britain’s King Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, ” Francis Brooke, Max Mumby, King Charles, Queen Camilla –, –, “, ”, Frankie Dettori, John Sibley, I’m, ” Dettori, “ I’ve Organizations: CNN, Ascot, Ascot Racecourse, Royal, Stakes, Royal Ascot, Epsom Derby, Thames Valley Police, greyhounds, Ascot Royal, CNN’s Royal Locations: British, Thames, Italian

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