Weekly report in New Zealand
The country in one read
Across 7 daily reads, sports accounted for 33.3% of recorded search attention in New Zealand, led by state of origin game 2, ruben love, and ilia topuria. Following was the strongest search intent at 47.4%, showing that people were most often using search to keep up with events as they unfolded. oliver tree produced the sharpest individual signal in the week so far.
Center of gravity
01Sports drew 33.3% of recorded attention through searches including state of origin game 2, ruben love, and ilia topuria.
The week’s turn
02The leading daily category moved from entertainment at the start of the record to sports in the latest read, with belgium vs iran, uruguay vs cabo verde, and scott robertson pulling focus.
Sharpest signal
03oliver tree was the strongest individual search signal in the available daily record.
How search was used
04Following represented 47.4% of recorded attention. The dominant need was to keep up with events as they unfolded.
How the week unfolded
MondayJun 15 · Jun 15
The week opened on Monday with its first clear signal. New Zealand searches show a strong public response to the reported death of singer Oliver Tree, key sports events including a UFC lightweight title fight, and local health concerns following a food recall.
TuesdayJun 16 · Jun 16
By Tuesday, attention had begun to shift. In New Zealand, Lincraft's store closures and rising gasoline price concerns dominate financial searches, while education and sports topics see growing attention. Notable spikes include Tim Payne's soccer career and a major Auckland motorway disruption.
WednesdayJun 17 · Jun 17
Midweek brought another turn in the conversation. New Zealand's search trends reflect strong engagement with high-stakes sports events like State of Origin and cricket, alongside significant health concerns after Jeremy Clarkson's cancer diagnosis.
ThursdayJun 18 · Jun 18
Thursday added a new layer to the week’s curiosity. In New Zealand, significant concern surrounds Burger Burger's receivership and its debt. Sports enthusiasm is high with the FIFA World Cup and U.S. Open golf drawing attention. Financial curiosity spikes following Westpac's mortgage rate cuts.
FridayJun 19 · Jun 19
As Friday arrived, attention moved again. New Zealand search trends show mixed interest across entertainment, major sports events including the 2026 World Cup and Super Rugby final, critical world incidents like a crocodile enclosure injury, political disputes in Europe, and severe weather warnings affecting regional safety.
SaturdayJun 20 · Jun 20
The weekend began with a different focus. New Zealanders are actively following major sports events such as Super Rugby and the FIFA World Cup while also seeking explanations for political and economic developments, including Employment Relations Authority rulings and business liquidations.
SundayJun 21 · Jun 21
By Sunday, the week’s final read had come into view. New Zealanders are actively following the 2026 World Cup matches, focusing on teams like Belgium, Iran, Uruguay, Cabo Verde, Spain, Saudi Arabia, and their own national squad.
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This report details what people in New Zealand were curious about the week of June 15, 2026 to June 21, 2026. This weekly search trends report brings together the questions, news events, people, stories, and topics that drew attention across New Zealand, including daily search summaries, leading searches by category, top regional searches, and the daily shifts that shaped the week's curiosity.
Current country weekSportsFollowing
Ruben Love was a key figure in the Hurricanes' dominant victory over the Chiefs in the 2026 Super Rugby Final.
SportsFollowing
Ilia Topuria is trending due to his recent lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, where Gaethje upset Topuria to win the title.
HealthExplaining
Jeremy Clarkson has publicly revealed he has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, gaining significant attention and search interest.
SportsFollowing
Richie McCaw, the legendary New Zealand All Blacks rugby player, has recently been in the news for various reasons including his decision to reject a knighthood and his.
