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Seventeen greyhounds died during the 2024/25 racing season

RNZOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldSunday 3 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The greyhound racing season has concluded with 17 deaths and over 800 injuries reported. The final fatality was a two-year-old dog named Opawa Justin, who suffered a catastrophic injury after winning a race at Addington Raceway. Animal welfare group SAFE stated this was the deadliest year for the sport since 2021.

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First reported by RNZ, Sun 3 Aug 2025, 11:40am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 63 minutes
  1. RNZRNZ

    Greyhound season ends with 17 deaths, more than 800 dogs injured (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Greyhound season ends with 17 dead, hundreds injured (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    17 deaths, more than 800 dogs injured: Greyhound racing season comes to an end (opens in new tab)