Cities worldwide are gearing up for New Year celebrations, from fireworks in Rio and Sydney to cultural traditions in Asia.

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

New Zealand's Auckland is the first major city in the world to ring in New Year 2025, making the island nation one of the ...

Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands counting down to the new year and cheering at ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from ...

(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)(Lee Jin-man / AP) WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering ...