Bieber returning to NZ

Pop star Justin Bieber has announced he is visiting New Zealand again next month.

The multi-platinum selling Canadian singer mentioned the visit on Twitter today: "...and oh yeah I'm going to New Zealand on July 19th!! (sic)"

Bieber's record company says he will arrive on July 18 to promote his new album 'Believe'. It will be a fleeting visit with the pop star due to depart again on July 20. Details of his promotional tour are still to be confirmed.

Bieber has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide and currently has over 22 million Twitter followers and 43 million Facebook fans. He last visited New Zealand two years ago, with scenes of pandemonium upon his arrival in Auckland.