WELLINGTON, New Zealand, June 18 (UPI) --New Zealand's military is seeking a new firearm to replace the Steyr rifle used by its troops for more than 20 years. The IW Steyr is a 5.56 mm assault ...

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — New Zealand has banned military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday, just six days after attacks on two ...

A soldier fires a XM7 rifle during the 2024 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at the Army Mountain Warfare School, Jericho, Vermont, Aug. 6, 2024. (Sgt. Lianne M. Hirano/Army) The new ...

New Zealand’s Army Chief: Pacific Nations Need Tailored Military Training WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — As the U.S., China and other powers vie for strategic influence in Pacific Island ...