Celebrations will echo around the globe as the New Year arrives in different time zones, with American Samoa among the last ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland was the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to ...

Other cities around the globe are readying with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions, after a year roiled by ongoing conflict ...

Auckland become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand's tallest structure, Sky ...

A south Auckland councillor says she will not seek re-election at next year's local body elections. Angela Dalton said she plans to retire from local politics after five years and serving two terms as ...

Auckland’s transport system faces major disruptions ... The last ferries from Downtown to Waiheke will run at 12.15am via Devonport, and direct to Matiatia at 1am. Birkenhead residents will ...

A new open-air saltwater pool has opened on Auckland’s waterfront. Video / Alex Burton The Karanga Plaza Pool, affectionately known as “Brownie’s Pool” after Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers won city council approval on Thursday for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby Chinatown residents and other activists.

The structure sits on East Fourth Street between Harrison Avenue and Luverne Avenue downtown. The arts alliance, who manages the building, plans to host a series of events, exhibits, and activities ...

Beverly Hills-based Virgin Music Group on Monday said it will acquire Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million, boosting its capabilities in the independent music industry. Virgin Music Group ...

“Justin Kalifowitz, Andrew Bergman and Pieter Van Rijn have built Downtown Music into one of the most diversified and respected operations in the world,” said JT Myers, Co-CEO, Virgin Music Grou ...