Justin Bieber hints at NZ tour

Will Justin return to Auckland this year?

Is Justin Bieber heading back to New Zealand?

It's the question thousands of "Beliebers" are asking and the pop star may have just answered it.

Bieber, 18, posted on his Twitter account earlier this morning: "gonna be coming back to AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND soon!"

Bieber also hinted at his return on Australian breakfast show Today earlier this week, saying he hoped to bring his new world tour Down Under.

The Boyfriend singer visited NZ in 2010 when he performed exclusively at Strathallan School in Papakura, South Auckland, after it won a radio station competition.

The visit to NZ caused a frenzy both online and off, with hundreds gathering at Auckland International Airport to greet the star as well as plenty of hysterical fans tweeting their excitement.

One fan also caused the Canadian some trouble when she stole his hat and held it for ransom. Bieber tweeted at the time: "Finally got to New Zealand last night. The airport was crazy. Not happy that someone stole my hat and knocked down my mama. Come on people."

Bieber is currently in the studio recording his follow up  album titled Believe, due to be released later this year.

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