Dunedin teen Caleb Macgregor fatally injured in crash: Caleb Macgregor from Dunedin was tragically killed in a crash, leading to widespread grief as police continue their investigation.
Search archive for New Zealand · Historical snapshot
Trending searches in New Zealand for 2026-08-01
Explore the leading searches recorded in New Zealand on 2026-08-01. Updated Aug 1, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
Search trend report
Historical snapshot · Updated Saturday, August 1, 2026
Archived search analysis for New Zealand
Recent New Zealand trends show strong public engagement with major sports events such as the Commonwealth Games and NRL matches, alongside grief over a fatal crash in Dunedin. Interest in community safety rose after snowboarders were rescued near Treble Cone.
Topics in snapshot
24
Represented searches
56.5K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports79% (19)
Money8% (2)
World4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are curious mainly about following ongoing sports events such as rugby, netball, and the Commonwealth Games, reflecting national pride and entertainment value. Some are following tragic or worrying incidents like the death of Caleb Macgregor and snowboarder rescues, seeking information to understand and respond emotionally. Others are seeking explanations about significant economic changes in real estate and new water billing practices, aiming to comprehend implications for personal or community finances. Finally, following technological advancements like the F-35B jet reveals interest in defense and global military developments.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
High public interest in multiple NRL and rugby union matches across New Zealand: The NRL Round 22 matchups, including Titans vs Warriors, Broncos vs Knights, Panthers vs Raiders, and domestic rugby games like Canterbury vs Auckland
Commonwealth Games netball captivates fans amid Silver Ferns' successes and injury setback: The New Zealand Silver Ferns defeated England to reach the Commonwealth Games netball final while Catherine Hall suffered a major ACL injury raising a
Eliza McCartney claims Commonwealth Games gold in women's pole vault: Eliza McCartney achieved gold in women's pole vault at the Commonwealth Games after overcoming previous setbacks, a major milestone celebrated by New
Snowboarder rescue near Treble Cone prompts safety concerns: Snowboarders were rescued after getting lost near Treble Cone ski field, raising concerns about snow safety among winter sport enthusiasts.
Australia falls to Jamaica in Commonwealth Games netball, missing gold match for first: Australian netball team suffered a surprising defeat to Jamaica, missing the gold medal match for the first time, changing the tournament dynamics.
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What people are curious about in New Zealand
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Money / Explaining | 11 days ago
real estate market
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 11 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 11 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Downriver real estate market slowly rebounds - thenewsherald.com
Generational shifts: How younger buyers are reshaping the rural real estate market - PGG Wrightson Real Estate
Is the real estate market ignoring red flags when it comes to data centres? - Livewire Markets
Real estate goes through cycles — but this one is out of orbit - realestatenews.com
Business - How heatwaves are changing France's real-estate market - France 24
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.