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.

Watch as New Zealand became one of the first countries in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a spectacular fireworks display from the Auckland Sky Tower to welcome in 2025. People across the globe are getting ready to say goodbye to 2024 with a variety of celebrations.

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