More than 10,000 fans welcomed Neil Diamond back to New Zealand when the crooner hit the stage in Auckland last night.
Diamond is playing three shows here this week, including a stadium show in Dunedin.
But Auckland was up first, with 10,500 fans turning out to welcome the 74-year-old American singer with open arms.
Opening with I'm a Believer, Diamond then worked through many hits from throughout his career, including Solitary Man, Sweet Caroline, Song Sung Blue, Soolaimon and ending the night with Heartlight.
Diamond also performs at Vector Arena on Wednesday, before heading to Dunedin for a concert at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.
