From the tragic to the momentous, heart-warming to devastating – 2016 has had its fair share of highs and lows.
But what have been the most searched for events according to web giant, Google?
In time for the end of the year, everyone’s favourite search engine has released a video of their most highly searched news items from across the globe – and it’s a sobering watch.
From the attacks in Toulouse in March, where 8 people died, to the chaos of Brexit, the video is a revealing view of what net users cared about in 2016.
From Trump winning the American Presidency to police shootings in Oakland.
To the horror of the Syrian war, and the innocent victims caught up in the fighting.
From the bombing of Brussels airport – where 35 died, to the refugee crisis in Europe, and the arguments from both sides.
From Canada’s president and his charismatic grin, to Olympic moments captured on film.
Pokemon Go, Obama’s goodbye, Gene Wilder, David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Prince, Muhammed Ali – it has been one hell of a year.
Here’s 2016 according to the net.
Kiwi Nikki Hamblin’s moment on the track made it into the top searches
More specifically, Kiwis have been searching for the Olympics, the US Election, Europe and the earthquake that struck in November.
In addition, we cared about Pokemon Go, Brexit and the Dreamworld crash on the Gold Coast.
David Bowie’s death piqued our interest, as well as Prince, Christina Grimmie, Muhammad Ali and Alan Rickman.
