New Zealand cancels controversial cat-killing tournament for children.

A contest in New Zealand that involved children hunting and killing feral cats for a cash prize has been canceled following public outcry and concerns raised by animal rights groups. The event was part of a fundraising effort to protect native species, but organizers received "vile & inappropriate" messages and decided to cancel the junior category for children under 14. The New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals welcomed the decision, citing concerns about the potential harm to both feral and domestic cats.