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.
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
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'
The driver said he had no time to react as the animal bolted at him.
Watch: 'You can't fix stupid' - Truckie shares heart-stopping near miss video
"Two minutes later, or dead," says truckie as he begs drivers to take care on our roads.
'Life isn't easy': Kiwi grocer speaks out after employee guide goes global
'Life isn't easy mate, it ain't fair. Get used to it.'
Watch: Cop praised for cool response after men jump in patrol car
"Quite possibly the greatest clip from a crate day in all of human history."
Kiwi roadworkers speak out on hard work, safety and that viral video
"You have to do 12 to 14-hour shifts in the sun and it's boiling."
Flippin' out: Road worker video prompts heated response
"Get a life and go catch executives who sit around and waste their employer's money".
'Tax money pays for this': Road workers caught on camera
The workers' roadside game has generated fierce debate online.
'Stupidly dangerous': Man shocks with risky waterfall selfie
The man spent 10 minutes taking selfies perched atop a huge waterfall.