WELLINGTON: Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major city to greet the new year at a celebration dampened by rain.South Pacific countries are the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks strike midnight in Auckla

WELLINGTON: Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major city to greet the new year at a celebration dampened by rain.South Pacific countries are the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks strike midnight in Auckla

Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2026 with fireworks from Sky Tower.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland rang in 2026 with a downtown fireworks display launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, making it the first major city to greet the new year at a celebration dampened by rain. South Pacific countries are the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks strike midnight in Auckland, […]

Follow live coverage as the world welcomes 2026 with New Year's Eve celebrations in major cities from Auckland to Las Vegas, featuring fireworks, music and street parties

As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, North Korea and Japan have already welcomed the New Year.

Watch live fireworks streams from cities around the world as they ring in the New Year from Auckland to Las Vegas

Kiribati welcomed 2026 first, followed by New Zealand, Australia, and other nations, with global celebrations marking the New Year across all continents.

Kiribati, New Zealand, Australia and others have entered 2026 first as global celebrations began, reflecting time zone differences across regions.

As the world bids farewell to the old year, nations across the globe have ushered in 2026 with spectacular celebrations. In this report, the network highlights the dazzling fireworks display at Auckland's Sky Tower in New Zealand. The bulletin also notes a solemn start in Australia, where a moment of silence was observed for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack before the festivities began. Back in India, the festive spirit is palpable as citizens flock to pilgrimage sites and hill stations. 'The world ushered in 2026 with dazzling fireworks and joy celebrations,' the speaker notes, wishing viewers a prosperous year ahead.

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