Top trends in New Zealand — October 2026

Explore the leading observed search stories in New Zealand in this period. Leading topics included Halloween, Patrick Stewart and Weatherwatch New Zealand Upcoming Cold Change.

1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 · UTC

Partial coverage: observations collected 18 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026.

1. Halloween

   50,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-29: 1,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-30: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-31: 50,000+ (daily peak)

   Entertainment · Hobbies and Leisure

   • Manhunt launched after California Spirit Halloween shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injured · NBC News
   • One Dead in Halloween Store Shooting in California · The New York Times

2. Patrick Stewart

   50,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-29: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-30: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-31: 50,000+ (daily peak)

   Entertainment

   • Patrick Stewart found Star Trek fame but always returned to the stage · 1News
   • 'Kind and wonderful Sir Patrick was my mentor' · BBC
   • ‘His honesty gave courage to survivors’: domestic abuse charities praise Patrick Stewart’s legacy · Guardian Australia

3. Weatherwatch New Zealand Upcoming Cold Change

   50,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-27: 50,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-28: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-29: 10,000+ (daily peak)

4. New Zealand vs India

   20,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-30: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-31: 20,000+ (daily peak)

   Sports

   • Jurel's unbeaten 99 and Padikkal 80 carries India A · Cricinfo
   • Live Cricket Score, Schedule, Latest News, Stats & Videos · Cricbuzz
   • NZA vs INDA, 2nd Unofficial Test, India A tour of New Zealand, 2026 - Commentary · Cricbuzz

5. NBA

   20,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-20: 5,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-21: 10,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-22: 20,000+ (daily peak)

6. India vs New Zealand

   2 search variants

   • Ind vs NZ
   • India vs NZ

   20,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-30: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-31: 10,000+ (daily peak)

   Sports

   • Black Caps v India result: Glenn Phillips century sees New Zealand hammer record T20 score for huge Eden Park win · NZ Herald
   • Phillips century, Bracewell cameo hands NZ consolation win · Cricinfo
   • Watch: Phillips powers record-breaking Black Caps to spirit-lifting win over India · Stuff

7. Abhishek Sharma

   20,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-27: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-28: 10,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-29: 5,000+ (daily peak)

8. Donnie Iris

   20,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-27: 1,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-28: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-29: 20,000+ (daily peak)

   Entertainment

   • Donnie Iris, Pittsburgh music legend, dies · CBS News
   • Donnie Iris’ bandmate reflects on legacy · Yahoo
   • Rock legend Donnie Iris dies aged 83 as fans pay tribute · The Independent

9. Will Jordan

   20,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

   Observed volume history (UTC)

   • 2026-10-18: 20,000+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-19: 200+ (daily peak)
   • 2026-10-20: 200+ (daily peak)

10. New Zealand vs India

    20,000+ · Maximum observed lower bound

    Observed volume history (UTC)

    • 2026-10-27: 20,000+ (daily peak)
    • 2026-10-28: 20,000+ (daily peak)
    • 2026-10-29: 20,000+ (daily peak)