Chris Marriner is an Auckland-based Journalist covering trending news and social media.
Chris joined the Herald in 2003 and joined the Herald on Sunday at its inception in 2004. He initially worked in the Herald Archives before joining the photographic team, becoming the Picture Editor of the Herald on Sunday and later taking on the role of Head of Visuals for the Herald in 2015. He now works as part of the social media and trending team, focused on getting to the bottom of stories shared by Kiwis online and covering the lighter side of news here and overseas. You can contact Chris at chris.marriner@nzme.co.nz.
![Revealed: The NZ tourism hotspot welcoming YouTube star MrBeast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Revealed: The NZ tourism hotspot welcoming YouTube star MrBeast
The internet superstar is going underground in the Waikato.
![MrBeast in Hamilton? Biggest YouTuber in the world spotted at supermarket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
MrBeast in Hamilton? Biggest YouTuber in the world spotted at supermarket
Security team rushes to block Kiwi mum trying to get photo for young son.
![Cold, expensive, crap: What Brits really think of life in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cold, expensive, crap: What Brits really think of life in NZ
Potential new Kiwi warned she'd be bored 'unless you were doing extreme sports'.
![Cat found dead 26km from home: Owners fear a cat-killer stalks their neighourhood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cat found dead 26km from home: Owners fear a cat-killer stalks their neighourhood
Cat owner fears disappearances are linked, asks 'why would anyone do this'?
![Vicious assault: Young victim targeted in New Lynn McDonald's attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vicious assault: Young victim targeted in New Lynn McDonald's attack
Young children and their parents were forced to flee during the brutal attack.
!['Second chance': Manu Vatuvei shares message of redemption to high school students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Second chance': Manu Vatuvei shares message of redemption to high school students
The former Kiwi delivers message to students at a South Auckland school.
![Shocking video: Wrong-way motorway driver crashes into elderly couple](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shocking video: Wrong-way motorway driver crashes into elderly couple
The cars were both badly damaged in the crash.
![Are dachshunds doomed? The long and the short of it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Are dachshunds doomed? The long and the short of it
Schnitzel von Krumm has a very low tum - for now.
![Police Hang-10:7 - 'Drop-in police' surfboard sold to ‘junior cadet’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police Hang-10:7 - 'Drop-in police' surfboard sold to ‘junior cadet’
We know about the law of the land. What about the law of the waves?
![Watch: Twist in poisoned sparrows case, expert backs Daily Bread bakery claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Twist in poisoned sparrows case, expert backs Daily Bread bakery claims
An expert supports Daily Bread claims they were not behind poisoning captured on video.
!['So cruel': Outrage after poisoned sparrows filmed outside Auckland bakery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'So cruel': Outrage after poisoned sparrows filmed outside Auckland bakery
Owner says controlled poisoning of birds a 'last resort'.
!['It's nuts': Huge response to Auckland Council rubbish bin cull](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's nuts': Huge response to Auckland Council rubbish bin cull
The Herald's inbox was overflowing with rubbish-related correspondence.
!['Hell in a handbasket': Aucklanders up in arms over council bin removal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Hell in a handbasket': Aucklanders up in arms over council bin removal
For Aucklanders, it's Binpocalypse Now as thousands of bins begin to disappear.
!['It was hot!' Auckland traffic worker reveals story behind viral pizza box hat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It was hot!' Auckland traffic worker reveals story behind viral pizza box hat
The Auckland worker who went viral for his ingenious sun protection at mahi speaks.
![Slice of heaven! Kiwi roadworker grabs a little pizza paradise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Slice of heaven! Kiwi roadworker grabs a little pizza paradise
Auckland worker goes viral for his ingenious sun protection at mahi.
!['The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The council sucks': Vandals place mocking signs at popular beach
Vandals have attempted to use te reo Māori to add insult.
!['Do it for the beersies': Hen party advertises for nude guest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Do it for the beersies': Hen party advertises for nude guest
How much would it take for you to strip naked for a room of strangers?
!['Don't mess with Kiwi dog owners': Community pitches in to find dognapped pooch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Don't mess with Kiwi dog owners': Community pitches in to find dognapped pooch
"NZ is home to the most empathetic and kind humans on the planet."
![North Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion grows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
North Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion grows
Results of MPI testing are in - but offer no answers.
!['Heartbroken' volunteers quit beach after Auckland Council 'takes away their happy place'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Heartbroken' volunteers quit beach after Auckland Council 'takes away their happy place'
'I'm trying to do something good and it keeps backfiring.'
![Are you pie-curious? Kiwis divided by bold new flavour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Are you pie-curious? Kiwis divided by bold new flavour
The pie merges spaghetti bolognese and cheese with a flaky pastry. Is it for you?
![Watch: Motorist calls out 'idiot' drivers after near-miss 'madness'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Motorist calls out 'idiot' drivers after near-miss 'madness'
Driver says the behaviour is not unusual and he is "exasperated" by the danger posed.
!['One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch
Commenters question safety of the contraceptives after picture shared on social media.
!['Sunscreen on your tatas': What Kiwis really think of topless sunbathing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Sunscreen on your tatas': What Kiwis really think of topless sunbathing
What do we really think?
![Rural bloke or rural sheila? Stock agent's down-to-earth response goes viral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rural bloke or rural sheila? Stock agent's down-to-earth response goes viral
'Truthfully I'm not worried,' says 'tomboy' stock agent.
![Watch: 'Dashcam d***heads' - Shocking Kiwi driving caught on video](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: 'Dashcam d***heads' - Shocking Kiwi driving caught on video
Kiwi drivers really are this bad. Do you spot yourself here?
![‘Might need to call a hui’: The colourful truth about this NZ icon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Might need to call a hui’: The colourful truth about this NZ icon
Cuppas may not ever be the same again after a remarkable discovery.
![Auckland woman reveals how she survived North Shore quicksand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland woman reveals how she survived North Shore quicksand
It took only one step for this Auckland woman to be in serious trouble.
![Golden Arches ablaze in Auckland McDonald’s fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Golden Arches ablaze in Auckland McDonald’s fire
The famous brand logo was well alight before a fire crew arrived.
![Space sex: Are we ready for ‘alien’ babies?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Space sex: Are we ready for ‘alien’ babies?
Scientists are investigating how we might reproduce once humans leave Earth.
![Horse killed in Guy Fawkes crash was being ridden before fatal collision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Horse killed in Guy Fawkes crash was being ridden before fatal collision
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.
![SPCA 'absolutely devastated' over horse killed in freak crash, calls for fireworks ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SPCA 'absolutely devastated' over horse killed in freak crash, calls for fireworks ban
The driver had no time to react as the animal bolted at him after being spooked.
![Fireworks tragedy: Spooked horse runs into car, driver 'lucky to be alive'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fireworks tragedy: Spooked horse runs into car, driver 'lucky to be alive'
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.
![Are you eating your two-minute noodles wrong?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Are you eating your two-minute noodles wrong?
One woman's passionate defence of her technique has sparked fierce debate.
![Snapped: Auckland man places rat trap in his mailbox to deter thieves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Snapped: Auckland man places rat trap in his mailbox to deter thieves
The Onehunga man claims police told him his ploy was legal.
![Watch: Police try to intercept rider doing wheelies on Auckland motorway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Police try to intercept rider doing wheelies on Auckland motorway
The rider risked his life by performing the stunts at speed.
![Heroic rescue bid: Strangers come together, pull man from burning car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heroic rescue bid: Strangers come together, pull man from burning car
With just seconds to spare, they worked together to pull him from the vehicle.
![Not a fan: Noise from 'insane' public art infuriates locals as high winds hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Not a fan: Noise from 'insane' public art infuriates locals as high winds hit
The giant windmill has residents at their wits' end.
!['In our bad books': Public shaming of Auckland's greasiest suburbs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'In our bad books': Public shaming of Auckland's greasiest suburbs
Some Auckland residents have been called out by an arm of their own council.
!['It's alive and wriggling': Doctors find 8cm worm in woman's brain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's alive and wriggling': Doctors find 8cm worm in woman's brain
She had 18 months with symptoms before surgeons found the parasite.
![Watch: Police step back during wild Auckland street fight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Police step back during wild Auckland street fight
Video shows the police backing away as the brawlers square off.
![Wanted: Auckland water conservation mascot Robert D Frogg](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wanted: Auckland water conservation mascot Robert D Frogg
He helped save water and is part of NZ hip-hop history. What happened to Robert D Frogg?
!['Price gouging': Macca's app users claim loyal customers are paying more](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Price gouging': Macca's app users claim loyal customers are paying more
Disgruntled Macca's fans said the practice was 'grimey' and 'anti-consumer'.
![Roadkill 'cat' shock: Woman’s humane act backfires when she brings it to vet clinic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Roadkill 'cat' shock: Woman’s humane act backfires when she brings it to vet clinic
The vet admitted it was 'very hard to tell'.
![Watch: 'Jake the bus' - driver threatened, invites motorist to fight in wild video](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: 'Jake the bus' - driver threatened, invites motorist to fight in wild video
'Catch me out of uniform,' bus driver tells irate motorist.
![A Pacific prescription? Study to probe kava as trauma treatment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A Pacific prescription? Study to probe kava as trauma treatment
Clinical study to assess efficacy of traditional kava use in treating trauma symptoms.
![Mum's fear after Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell' agree to move](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mum's fear after Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell' agree to move
Weeks after she went public with her concerns, Katelyn Park has been given good news.
!['It's pretty cultured': Bizarre Kiwi snack mash-up divides the internet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's pretty cultured': Bizarre Kiwi snack mash-up divides the internet
'I have effectively given tradies an extra hand they can now use while eating lunch'.
![Listen: Mum breaks down over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Listen: Mum breaks down over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'
Katelyn Park broke down, revealing the true toll of her hellish neighbours.
![‘Dying’ dog dispute: ‘Rescuers’ take pet, claim they acted in best interest of sick dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Dying’ dog dispute: ‘Rescuers’ take pet, claim they acted in best interest of sick dog
Pair do not want to return uplifted dog: 'We've given him all this love and attention'.
![Out of the gate: Search on for real-life Hairy Maclary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Out of the gate: Search on for real-life Hairy Maclary
Is your pooch bumptious and bustly? Bossy and bouncy? Frisky and hustly?
!['Burn your f***ing house down': Hamilton family 'trapped' by ‘neighbours from hell’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Burn your f***ing house down': Hamilton family 'trapped' by ‘neighbours from hell’
The disgruntled homeowner complains that Kāinga Ora has so far failed to act.
![Auckland man calls for Unichem boycott: 'Made me feel like trash'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland man calls for Unichem boycott: 'Made me feel like trash'
He was asked if he is going to heaven.
![Doritos and dog roll: Missing macaw's wild South Auckland adventure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Doritos and dog roll: Missing macaw's wild South Auckland adventure
Pablo's owners have been given fresh hope by a spate of recent sightings.
!['So sorry': Miami Zoo ends kiwi encounters after 'offending a nation'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'So sorry': Miami Zoo ends kiwi encounters after 'offending a nation'
The zoo said they 'regret the unintentional stress' caused.
![Watch: Claims kiwi 'treated like a lap dog' at US zoo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Claims kiwi 'treated like a lap dog' at US zoo
Expert says the bird would be 'terrified' by this treatment.
!['I dread coming home': Mum's battle over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I dread coming home': Mum's battle over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'
Fights, fires, abuse and intimidation. This mum has had enough.
![No chill: Do you have to keep your butter in the fridge?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No chill: Do you have to keep your butter in the fridge?
A woman who supports freeing the spread claims that she has science on her side.
![Pharmacy apologises after worker asks trans man if he'd go to heaven](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pharmacy apologises after worker asks trans man if he'd go to heaven
"I know that you’re trans and you’re gonna go to hell."
![Month-long joyride: Stolen car caught on bus lane camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Month-long joyride: Stolen car caught on bus lane camera
The car was hired out for a few days but caught on camera over a month later.
![Animal welfare fears: 'Devastation' after Auckland lake water falls to low level](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Animal welfare fears: 'Devastation' after Auckland lake water falls to low level
Auckland Council says it is investigating after a concerned local reported a drastic drop.
!['Angry and disappointed': Brazen thief steals school's fun run money](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Angry and disappointed': Brazen thief steals school's fun run money
The school 'so angry and disappointed' by the late-night theft.
![Watch: 'She could kill' - shocking video shows bus driver distracted by phone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: 'She could kill' - shocking video shows bus driver distracted by phone
The driver was seen swiping on her phone during rush hour.
!['Flag-washing': Brits complain about NZ flag on exported Kiwi lamb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Flag-washing': Brits complain about NZ flag on exported Kiwi lamb
Kiwis responded to the lamb flap: 'I mean dude, that's literally our flag.'
![K Rd brawl: Teenage worker blames police inaction for assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
K Rd brawl: Teenage worker blames police inaction for assault
Victim says police could have intervened earlier to prevent assault.
![Watch: Protesters, attendees clash at anti co-governance meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Protesters, attendees clash at anti co-governance meeting
Police kept the two sides largely separated during the heated event.
![NZ European or Pākehā? Why some feel excluded by 'most inclusive' Census yet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ European or Pākehā? Why some feel excluded by 'most inclusive' Census yet
Pākehā is in increasingly common usage - so why was it not included in the Census?
!['There's no doubt' it's Pablo: Mystery of the missing macaw grips Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'There's no doubt' it's Pablo: Mystery of the missing macaw grips Auckland
Pablo's owner won't give up on him - and a whole community swooped in to help.
![Watch: Skateboarder tasered as he fled, police respond after video goes viral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Skateboarder tasered as he fled, police respond after video goes viral
The video was filmed at a Christchurch skate park - and shows the man taking a heavy fall.
!['In shock': Truckie's harrowing airlift rescue from wrecked SH2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'In shock': Truckie's harrowing airlift rescue from wrecked SH2
He was driving back to Hastings on Monday night when the storm hit and trapped him.
![Finding his roots: Jason Momoa's Kiwi kava connection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Finding his roots: Jason Momoa's Kiwi kava connection
The down-to-earth star took time out to enjoy a kava session with a league legend.
!['Give the dog back': Tug-of-love pet believed stolen in night-time raid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Give the dog back': Tug-of-love pet believed stolen in night-time raid
The dog that was returned to her owner after an armed police raid is missing again.
!['Leash your child': Auckland mum shocked by dog walker's beach outburst](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Leash your child': Auckland mum shocked by dog walker's beach outburst
'Small children visiting Stanmore Bay beach must be leashed at all times.'
![Help Paul get his penis back: 'Absolute menace' needs lifesaving surgery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Help Paul get his penis back: 'Absolute menace' needs lifesaving surgery
Paul had a rough start in life - now he needs help to keep fighting back.
![Watch: 'Going to be the best dad ever' - Kiwi parents' heartwarming gender reveal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: 'Going to be the best dad ever' - Kiwi parents' heartwarming gender reveal
Commenters were full of praise for dad-to-be's reaction.
![Kiwi Maccas worker reveals strange gang code at drive-thru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi Maccas worker reveals strange gang code at drive-thru
When keeping it gangsta extends to your takeaway order.
!['Total bulls***': Suspected mail thief provides shocking excuse](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Total bulls***': Suspected mail thief provides shocking excuse
Victim says the pair appeared to be "wasted on drugs".