Reviewer Rachel Bache went along to One Direction's final Auckland show and came away impressed at an epic pop set.

Amid the screaming teenage girls at One Direction's Vector concert were three generations of one family.

NZ's pop princess collided with reigning British music royalty last night, as Lorde made a surprise appearance at the One Direction concert at Vector Arena.

Jaquie Brown has a chat - and a group hug - with the charming Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Niall Horan.

Rihanna performed at Vector Arena in Auckland.

Bad girl of pop Rihanna arrived in New Zealand yesterday, ahead of three shows in three days.

I never fully grasped how big pop music was until Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009.

David Dallas is finding international success with his new album but he's still proud to call Auckland home.

Stan Walker will support Beyonce at her Auckland shows next month.

Here are six hot young acts we're looking forward to checking out at Laneway.

Alicia Keys is having a blast touring with her son Egypt and her husband and can't wait to return to New Zealand, she tells Lydia Jenkin.

Prominent local musicians are banding together for two charity shows.