Controversial New Zealand Cat-Killing Competition Cancelled.

An annual hunting competition in New Zealand that included a new category for children to hunt feral cats has been cancelled following backlash from animal welfare groups. While organisers had told children not to kill pets, they were otherwise encouraged to kill as many feral cats as possible for a prize of NZ$250. The event drew immediate condemnation from animal welfare groups, who argued that children, along with adults, would not be able to differentiate between a feral, stray or frightened domesticated cat.