New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs.

"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.

The New Zealand government on Tuesday proposed to ban greyhound racing from 2026, saying the percentage of dogs injured in races remained significantly high.

However Greyhound Racing New Zealand, an industry association comprising greyhound racing clubs across the country, said it is "devastated" by the govenrment's proposal. "The grey

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.

New Zealand said Tuesday it will shut down its greyhound racing industry, citing animal welfare concerns and the "unacceptably high" number of injured and dying dogs. "This is not a decision that is taken lightly but is ultimately driven by protecting the welfare of racing dogs,

The New Zealand government on Tuesday proposed to ban greyhound racing from 2026, saying the percentage of dogs injured in races remained significantly high. New Zealand's greyhound racing industry has long faced criticism for not doing enough to protect the welfare of the animals,

Time for changes in the approach to dog sports. New Zealand announces a complete ban on greyhound racing. Politicians have noted a concerning rise in animal injuries from participating in these competitions.