New Zealand has become one of the very first countries in the world to ring in 2025. Fireworks erupted from Auckland’s Sky Tower, the tallest structure in the nation, to welcome the New Year. It was an hour before that the Pacific island nation of Kiribati celebrated the arrival of January 1 as the clock struck midnight.

Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands counting down to the new year and cheering at fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower.

Celebrations are planned around the world, but some UK events have been cancelled due to rain and wind weather warnings.

The UK celebrated the start of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the River Thames - as London defied weather concerns which led to the cancellation of other events around the country.

From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and exciting live performances. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate as thousands of revellers counted down to the new year and cheered colourful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure,

Spectacular displays are planned, but some UK events have been cancelled due to rain and wind weather warnings.

The new year has been brought in around with world with sparkles, fireworks and celebrations. Auckland became the first major city in the world to welcome 2025. Thousands of revellers counted down to the new year and cheered colourful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure,