Secret greyhound charter plan emerges ahead of racing ban

Just weeks out from the end of greyhound racing in New Zealand, a secretive charter flight plan is raising eyebrows. It's understood a number of dogs are being prepped for a trip across the ditch before the sport's banned here. But, why now? What about the welfare of these animals? And is this just a last ditch effort to make some cash before it's lights out for the industry. Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah is with us to unpack what he's uncovered, and what it says about the final days of greyhound racing in New Zealand. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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This episode was published on May 25, 2026.

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