Not all cities will host official firework displays this year – here are some of the best
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Not all cities will host official firework displays this year – here are some of the best
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Firework displays are taking place across the country to see in 2026
Display follows more than 3,000 fireworks launched over Auckland’s famous Sky Tower as celebrations begin
As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.
Watch as thousands of fireworks light up the night sky above London as the clock struck midnight during New Year’s Eve…
Auckland became the first major city to welcome 2026 with a rain-dampened celebration, ringing in the new year with a downtown…
More than 2,500 police officers deployed on patrol on New Year’s Eve
New Year in pictures: World welcomes 2026
