New Zealand erupted into celebrations as the New Year ushered in. As New Zealand is ahead of India in time zones, the New Year arrived there first. Show Full Article This article is FREE to read We need your support to sustain good journalism and empower us to deliver

Countries across east and south-east Asia including China, the Philippines and Malaysia have welcomed in the new year with firework displays and drone shows Celebrations have been scaled back or cancelled in South Korea following the Muan air crash on Sunday in which 179 people died Sydney saw in 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display - cheers erupted as the clock struck midnight and the skies lit up over the harbour Coming up: India's 1.