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'I don't know if I will ever tour again': Adele hints world tour could be her last

Adele has hinted that this year's world tour, which saw her perform at various cities across Australia and New Zealand, could be her last.

Speaking between songs at her final New Zealand concert in Auckland on Sunday, the 15-time Grammy award winner admitted flying halfway across the world and performing in front of thousands of screaming fans is outside her comfort zone.

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The British superstar made an emotional dedication to her hometown during her concert in Auckland.

"Touring isn't something I'm good at," she said. "Applause makes me feel a bit vulnerable. I don't know if I will ever tour again... I'm not sure if touring is my bag."

While it's no secret that Adele likes to avoid the limelight, the admission that she may never tour in Australia again will come as a shock to fans - especially given the songstress is just 28-years-old and has earned a massive windfall from the gigs.

According to industry insiders, the singer has pulled in at least $1 million a night - and around $200 million in total - as part of her current 122-date world tour, which began in Belfast in February 2016 and wraps up in London in July with a final four-night stand at Wembley Stadium.

The superstar had positive things to say about her time down under. She described the recent leg of her world tour as the "greatest accomplishment" of her career to date.

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"When I think back to when I was sixteen, playing to nobody, and now... I appreciate it so much," she said.

One reason why Adele might be hesitant to tour the world again is the immense pressure it puts on her family. During Sunday night's concert, she teared up as she dedicated a song to her husband and young son.

"They've both been the most encouraging about it," she said. "They've both given up times from their lives. My kid hasn't been to school as much as other kids would. And my man's been travelling non-stop for years. They make me so much better than I would be without them."

- with Stuff.co.nz