Lorde is seen for the first time in EIGHTEEN months as she kisses her boyfriend Justin Warren

New Zealand singer Lorde showed off her slimmed-down frame during a rare outing with her boyfriend, Justin Warren, in her home city of Auckland on Monday.

The last time the Royals star, 23, and her Universal Music executive beau, 35, were pictured together was way back in March 2019.

And the lovebirds proved they were still going strong as they shared a passionate kiss before walking hand in hand along the waterfront.

Rare sighting: New Zealand singer Lorde showed off her slimmed-down frame during a rare outing with her boyfriend, Justin Warren, in her home city of Auckland on Monday

Lorde, whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, nailed her off-duty style in a floral bodycon midi-dress which accentuated her slender figure.

She tied a blue shirt around her waist, and completed her laid-back look with a pair of trendy sneakers.

Making the most of the spring sunshine, the Green Light hitmaker accessorised with a pair of chic sunglasses.

The besotted star lovingly intertwined her arm with her boyfriend’s as they chatted and occasionally stopped to share a kiss.

Loved-up: After last being publicly spotted together in March 2019, the lovebirds proved they were still going strong as they shared a passionate kiss

Loved-up: After last being publicly spotted together in March 2019, the lovebirds proved they were still going strong as they shared a passionate kiss

Sensational: Lorde - whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor - nailed her off-duty style in a bodycon floral midi-dress which accentuated her newly slimline figure

Red carpet glam: Lorde is pictured at the 2018 Grammy Awards in New York

Sensational: Lorde – whose real name is Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor – nailed her off-duty style in a bodycon floral midi-dress which accentuated her newly slimline figure. Lorde is pictured at the 2018 Grammys on R.

Fashionista: A blue shirt was tied around her waist, and she opted for maximum comfort with a pair of trendy trainers

Fashionista: A blue shirt was tied around her waist, and she opted for maximum comfort with a pair of trendy trainers

The sighting comes a year and a half after their last public sighting together, when they were spotted shopping for homewares. 

Lorde and Justin were first photographed frolicking on the beach together in 2016, but at the time Justin dismissed rumours they were dating.

He told the New Zealand Herald: ‘Ella and I have worked together for years and we’re good friends. Any rumours of us being “a pair” are ridiculous.’ 

Off-duty style: Making the most of the glorious spring sunshine, the Royals hitmaker added a pair of shades to her look

Off-duty style: Making the most of the glorious spring sunshine, the Royals hitmaker added a pair of shades to her look

Going strong: The besotted star lovingly intertwined her arm with her record executive beau

Going strong: The besotted star lovingly intertwined her arm with her record executive beau

Smitten: The pair were engulfed in conversation as they strolled along leisurely before stopping to share a kiss

Smitten: The pair were engulfed in conversation as they strolled along leisurely before stopping to share a kiss

Long time: The happy couple's sighting comes a year and a half after they were spotted homeware shopping during their last public sighting together

Long time: The happy couple’s sighting comes a year and a half after they were spotted homeware shopping during their last public sighting together

But in the years since, they have toured the world together and Justin has even been spotted near the songstress’ $2.8million villa.

Lorde, who is known for her friendship with Taylor Swift, split from her former boyfriend James Lowe at the end of 2015.

She told Stellar magazine in June 2017 that the break-up took her to some ‘crazy places’ and she resorted to ‘self-medicating’ to cope with her emotions.

She added: ‘There was an element of escapism and exploration and wanting to be myself in strange situations. After a break-up, you go to these crazy places.’

In 2018, the songwriter was forced to deny rumours she was dating Lena Dunham’s ex Jack Antonoff, after the pair were seen hugging.

'We're good friends': Lorde and Justin were first photographed frolicking on the beach together in 2016, but at the time Justin dismissed rumours they were dating

‘We’re good friends’: Lorde and Justin were first photographed frolicking on the beach together in 2016, but at the time Justin dismissed rumours they were dating

Companion: But in the years since, they have toured the world together and Justin has even been spotted near the star's AUD$2.8million villa.

Companion: But in the years since, they have toured the world together and Justin has even been spotted near the star’s AUD$2.8million villa.

Lorde achieved international fame at 16 years old when her single Royals, from the album Pure Heroine, became a worldwide hit.

Her sophomore release, 2017’s Melodrama, is considered one of the best pop albums of the decade, according to critics. 

The death of her dog Pearl last October slowed down the roll-out of her third album. 

Global star: Lorde found international fame at just 16 years old when her single Royals became a worldwide No. 1 hit

Global star: Lorde found international fame at just 16 years old when her single Royals became a worldwide No. 1 hit