Dozens of greyhounds to land in Australia as NZ racing ban begins
New Zealand's greyhound racing ban took effect Saturday, prompting charter flights to export about 150 dogs to Australia where the sport remains legal. Greyhound Racing New Zealand organized the exports as trainers seek to continue operations, while an estimated 1,400 greyhounds will require rehoming in New Zealand under a government transition program.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 04:48 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC
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