WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first major city to ring in 2026 with fireworks from Sky Tower. The display marked the start of the new year despite rain dampening celebrations.

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 ...

As 2026 arrived around the globe, crowds gathered to ring in the new year, often accompanied by increased security measures. In some communities, the traditional celebrations were shadowed by grief.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026 with a fireworks display launched from New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky Tower, followed by a defiant celebration in ...

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 ...

London saw in the New Year in spectacular style with an iconic fireworks display. Around 100,000 people came together to view Chloe Kelly’s spectacular Euro-winning penalty kick recreated alongside a ...