New Zealand cancels controversial children's cat-killing competition.

A hunting contest in New Zealand, which would have seen children under 14 compete to kill the most feral cats, has been cancelled after animal rights groups raised concerns. The North Canterbury Hunting Competition, which is open to both children and adults, aims to manage invasive species and raise money for local causes. Feral cats are a problem in New Zealand, with the Department of Conservation estimating there could be as many as 2.5 million, which is about double the number of domestic cats in the country.