An emotional Sir Elton John was giving the first of three concerts at Mt Smart in Auckland last night. Photo: Getty ImagesAn emotional Sir Elton John has reached out to fans on social media saying he's "disappointed and deeply upset" that he couldn't complete Sunday night's show - but his remaining Auckland concerts will go ahead. The distraught performer was forced to call off his first Auckland concert midway through the performance last night after suffering pneumonia and losing his voice. John is to play his second and third Auckland concerts on Tuesday and Thursday. The song was number 16 in a 25-strong playlist at Mt Smart Stadium.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 16, 2020 18:22 UTC