In Sydney, as in most of eastern Australia, it was midnight, marking the beginning of 2025. The city began celebrating the New Year. UNN reports this with reference to the broadcast.
The city celebrates the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
More than 1 million people were expected to gather in Sydney Harbor for the traditional fireworks. British pop star Robbie Williams will perform, and indigenous ceremonies and performances will pay tribute to the first inhabitants of this land.
New Zealand has officially celebrated the New Year, becoming one of the first countries in the world to switch to 2024. A spectacular fireworks show over the Sky Tower in Auckland was the main event of the night.