Watch: Hong Kong, Taiwan and China’s turn to celebrate the new year

Crowds in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China have joined countries welcoming in 2025.

Earlier New Zealand became some of the first in the world to mark the start of 2025 with a firework display from the Auckland Sky Tower.

Two hours later, Australia joined the celebrations with a spectacular display of its own from Sydney Harbour.

They were followed by celebrations in Japan, where people rang a bell to see in 2025 at a Tokyo temple.

Follow live updates here

In pictures: New Year celebrations