Large public fireworks events returned in many major cities for first time after pandemic as the Pacific island of Kiribati, New Zealand and Australia were the first to welcome 2023, with no COVID restrictions.
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More than one million people watched the spectacular light shows and firework displays over the iconic harbour, with an estimated global television audience of over a billion.
As the day unfolds around the world, Asia next in line, followed by Europe and then North America in the early hours tomorrow (Sunday).
