Racing industry review calls for major and urgent reform

The Minister says government intervention is a last resort.

Biggest threat to horse racing industry is falling foal numbers, thoroughbred stud farm says

A review into the almost $2 billion industry has found the foal crop has fallen 22 percent over the past decade, with more than 500 breeders leaving the industry in that time.

Racing Minister set to warn industry bosses they must work together

Racing Minister Winston Peters is set to direct New Zealand racing’s key players to work together to solve the industry’s issues before any Government intervention is considered. The racing industry ...

Wellington Steeples meeting at Trentham postponed due to heavy rain

The Wellington Steeples meeting set down for Trentham on Saturday has been postponed until next Thursday. New Zealand ...
The Blood-Horse

Savabeel Inducted into New Zealand Hall of Fame

Multiple champion sire Savabeel is set to be inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame for his contributions to the New Zealand racing and stud industries. The Waikato Stud resident, who ...
CNN

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice

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.
Reuters

New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing, citing high injury rates

Dec 10 (Reuters) - 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 ...