Auckland became the first major city to welcome 2026 with a rain-dampened celebration, ringing in the new year with a downtown fireworks show launched

New Zealand becomes the first country to welcome the New Year 2026 as spectacular fireworks light up Auckland's Sky Tower. Watch the stunning visuals and highlights of the celebrations.

PEOPLE had the chance to see a County Durham town from a different angle on the opening day of new tourist attraction. The Auckland Tower, in Bishop Auckland's Market Place, opened today. It is the latest attraction from the Auckland Project, and has been ...

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 a celebration dampened by rain.