Australia and New Zealand welcome new year with grand fireworks ahead of the world

Asia Pacific nations Australia and New Zealand are among the first countries to welcome the New Year, hours before celebrations begin in India. Sydney marked midnight with a spectacular fireworks display over the iconic Harbour Bridge, alongside a moment of remembrance for the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting. In New Zealand, Auckland ushered in the New Year with dazzling laser lights and fireworks over the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge, setting the tone for global celebrations.