Greyhound Racing
Greyhound racing under review for welfare concerns
Greyhound racing is being put under a fresh microscope by the government.
The Racing Minister has launched a review into how well the sport is cleaning up its act. It comes after a review three years… Audio
Greyhound racing under review: 'Too many incidents' - Robertson
Greyhound racing could face a "fundamental" shake-up if its shown to be dragging its feet over animal welfare.
And the Minister of Racing can't rule out shutting the industry down altogether. The… Video, Audio
Govt announces new greyhound racing review
The government is warning the greyhound racing industry it's not satisfied animal welfare is improving quickly enough. A major report in late 2017 found unacceptably high rates of dog euthanasia, high… Audio
Racing reforms could leave industry worse than before - leaders
The racing industry says it has reached crisis point, but leaders are not happy with how the Government is proposing to fix things.
The country's three main racing codes; New Zealand Thoroughbred… Audio
Greyhound trainer accused of using live bait
A top trainer could be kicked out of the greyhound racing industry if it's proved he used live animals as bait to train his dogs. The SPCA is investigating Brendon Cole after receiving photos in July… Audio
Greyhound racing under the spotlight again with inquiry
An inquiry into welfare of greyhounds is to be undertaken by the New Zealand Racing Board. The chair of the New Zealand Racing Board Glenda Hughes says the industry has made progress in recent years. Audio
NSW govt bans greyhound racing
New South Wales has announced it will end greyhound racing from 1 July 2017, after a damning inquiry into mass dog killings and live baiting.
Greyhound racing banned in NSW
Greyhound racing to be banned in New South Wales after comission of inquiry finds overwhelming evidence of animal cruelty.
Greyhound board member banned for 11 years for doping
In an action with few precedents in the history of New Zealand sport, a member of the Greyhound racing governing body has been banned from the sport for 11 years after admitting to doping charges. Audio
Australian greyhound racers use banned live baiting
It's been revealed that Australia's multi-billion dollar greyhound racing industry is illegally using live baiting to train the dogs to go faster. Audio