New Zealand bans greyhound racing

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs.
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"Despite significant progress made by the greyhound racing industry in recent years, the percentage of dogs being injured remains persistently high and the time has come to make a call in the best interest of the animals," Racing Minister Winston Peters said in a statement on Tuesday.
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