THE Australian dollar and New Zealand dollars wallowed near two-year lows on Thursday as their US counterpart caught an updraught from lofty Treasury yields, while domestic data disappointed high expectations.

SYDNEY, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar and New Zealand dollars wallowed near two-year lows on Thursday as their U.S. counterpart caught an updraught from lofty Treasury yields, while domestic data disappointed high expectations.

Talks are continuing with New Zealand's Five Eyes partners about if and when they will share details of their citizens' criminal offending. The Migration 5 countries - New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the US and Britain - already work together on border policies, migrant data-sharing and technology.

Festivities scaled back in South Korea after deadly plane crash, while stormy weather mutes some UK events and Germany's leader calls for unity in 'difficult times'

In Auckland, the iconic Sky Tower lit up in vibrant colours, surrounded by fireworks as the Kiwis ushered in the new year.

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The world No. 1 continued her remarkable streak in Australia, while injury retirements spoiled matches just a week into the season

This special time allows people to reflect on the year that has passed, acknowledge its challenges and triumphs, and look forward to fresh starts and new opportunities in the year ahead.

Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 12 action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand. Fans can tune in to several Week 12 games LIVE across ESPN and ESPN 2, which are available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and SKY NZ, while you can also access these games via the ESPN App.

When the ball drops in New York City’s Times Square to herald the start of 2025, it’ll actually be late to the party as dozens of countries around the world will already have welcomed the new year.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has 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 Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show.