As the world prepares to bid farewell to 2025, New Zealand has become one of the first nations to welcome the New Year. In a special broadcast, the India Today anchor highlighted the 'striking wave of celebrations' in Auckland, where fireworks lit up the sky to mark the transition to 2026. While India still has a few hours to go before the clock strikes midnight, the festivities have already begun in the Pacific. The network extended wishes to all viewers for a 'very happy New Year' while displaying visuals of the Auckland celebrations.

As the world prepares to bid farewell to 2025, New Zealand has become one of the first nations to welcome the New Year. New Zealand welcomed 2026 with a spectacular fireworks display in Auckland.

Auckland in New Zealand was among the first major cities in the world to usher in New Year 2026 on Wednesday as thousands enjoyed a dazzling fireworks display at the iconic Sky Tower. The annual fireworks illuminated the night sky as huge crowds gathered at the city's Central Business District (CBD) took part in the celebrations. 🌎 New Zealand Welcomes 2026 With Spectacular Fireworks as Auckland Rings in New Year With Dazzling Display Over Iconic Sky Tower (Watch Videos).

As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2025, New Zealanders ushered in the New Year with breathtaking celebrations, becoming the first country in the world to enter 2026. In New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, the iconic Sky Tower served as the centrepiece of the festivities. 🙏🏻 New Zealand Enters New Year 2026: Island Country Welcomes New Year With Spectacular Display of New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower (Watch Video).