sam neill: Sam Neill, beloved actor known for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died at age 78, sparking widespread tributes.
Regional Pulse in New Zealand
Country pulse digest
Monday, July 13, 2026
Regional Pulse in New Zealand
NZ interest is concentrated around sam neill, fuel, spacex.
Active topics
24
Search volume
65.6K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports25% (6)
World21% (5)
Health17% (4)
Entertainment13% (3)
Life8% (2)
Money4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
In NZ, search intent is led by following (14), worrying (4), explaining (4). People are using the snapshot to track what is happening now, understand confusing topics, and decide what to do next.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
fuel: Fuel-related topics are trending due to issues such as fuel spills, jet fuel shortages in Europe, and unclear promotion of cheap gas stations by Trump.
spacex: SpaceX is trending with public interest focused on its latest rocket launches, stock performance, and upcoming Starship flight plans.
rieko ioane: Rieko Ioane is gaining attention for his recent recall to the All Blacks as a key injury cover for upcoming matches, sparking significant interest.
s t thomas: The topic 's t thomas' has seen increased interest related to local community events, schooling challenges, and infrastructural developments mainly in the St. Thomas region.
ambulance: There is a notable spike in searches about ambulances linked to emergency response issues and medical innovations, showing public concern and interest.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in New Zealand
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
EntertainmentSurging
sam neill
Sam Neill, beloved actor known for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died at age 78, sparking widespread tributes.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
sam neilsam neill wifelaura tingle
02
MoneyPeaking
fuel
Fuel-related topics are trending due to issues such as fuel spills, jet fuel shortages in Europe, and unclear promotion of cheap gas stations by Trump.
2K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 300%
03
TechnologyEmerging
spacex
SpaceX is trending with public interest focused on its latest rocket launches, stock performance, and upcoming Starship flight plans.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
04
SportsSurging
rieko ioane
Rieko Ioane is gaining attention for his recent recall to the All Blacks as a key injury cover for upcoming matches, sparking significant interest.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
planet rugby
05
WorldNew
s t thomas
The topic 's t thomas' has seen increased interest related to local community events, schooling challenges, and infrastructural developments mainly in the St. Thomas region.
500+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
06
HealthNew
ambulance
There is a notable spike in searches about ambulances linked to emergency response issues and medical innovations, showing public concern and interest.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
07
HealthEmerging
nz muscle
NZ Muscle, a supplements company, is under scrutiny as new CEO and social activist Dave Letele takes over amid compliance and recall issues involving undeclared milk allergens.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
08
WorldSurging
australia digital passenger cards
Australia has introduced digital passenger cards to replace paper forms, streamlining international arrivals and simplifying border checks at major airports.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
09
HealthSurging
cyclosporiasis outbreak
A widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak affects over 30 U.S. states, causing gastrointestinal illness and prompting warnings about certain foods to avoid and preventive measures.
200+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 100%
10
SportsNew
youri tielemans
Manchester United is in advanced stages of signing Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, triggering significant fan interest.
100+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
11
LifeEmerging
feral cat
Searches about feral cats surged due to diverse news involving cats and animal rescues.
500+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 5 places
cat
12
CulturePeaking
theo burrell
Fans are remembering Theo Burrell, an Antiques Roadshow star, who recently passed away at age 39.
1K+ searches · 600% growthSearch volume up 100%
antiques roadshow death
World / Explaining | 4 hours ago
s t thomas
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 500+ recent searches and 700% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
PowerCo. sticks to 2027 timeline for St. Thomas battery plant - London Free Press
Principal’s ‘most challenging’ time as well regarded school faces potential sudden closure - Stuff
30th Mango Melee Draws Big Crowds to Support St. George Village Botanical Garden - St. Thomas Source
Kentucky Man Charged After Undeclared Firearm Found During St. Thomas Departure Screening - The Virgin Islands Consortiu…
St. Thomas teacher wins 2nd at HYROX World Championships in Sweden - CBC
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.