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

A children's cat-hunting competition targeting feral felines in New Zealand has been canceled after the planned event sparked outrage among animal-rights activists. Organizers of an annual feral-animal hunt came under fire after unveiling a new category for children under 14, inviting the youngsters to kill as many feral cats as possible for a chance to take home a cash prize of $155. The overall competition will go ahead as planned with other categories for hunting wild pigs, deer and hares.