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

A children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand has been cancelled following public backlash and criticism from animal rights groups. The contest was part of a fundraiser organized by the North Canterbury Hunting Competition for the Rotherham School. The event drew public anger leading organizers to withdraw the event. While cats are a popular and beloved pet among many New Zealanders, feral cats have been a long-standing issue between animal lovers and authorities because of the impact they can have on other wild animals.