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Chris Marriner

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.

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Watch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’
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Watch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’

06 May 11:54 PM
Watch: Motorist calls out 'idiot' drivers after near-miss 'madness'
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Watch: Motorist calls out 'idiot' drivers after near-miss 'madness'

21 Jan 11:59 PM

Driver says the behaviour is not unusual and he is "exasperated" by the danger posed.

Horse killed in Guy Fawkes crash was being ridden before fatal collision
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Horse killed in Guy Fawkes crash was being ridden before fatal collision

10 Nov 06:05 AM

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
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SPCA 'absolutely devastated' over horse killed in freak crash, calls for fireworks ban

08 Nov 04:48 AM

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'
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Fireworks tragedy: Spooked horse runs into car, driver 'lucky to be alive'

07 Nov 10:07 PM

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
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Watch: 'You can't fix stupid' - Truckie shares heart-stopping near miss video

21 Sep 10:42 PM

"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
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'Life isn't easy': Kiwi grocer speaks out after employee guide goes global

09 Dec 01:00 AM

'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
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Watch: Cop praised for cool response after men jump in patrol car

11 Dec 12:43 AM

"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
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Kiwi roadworkers speak out on hard work, safety and that viral video

16 Jan 01:02 AM

"You have to do 12 to 14-hour shifts in the sun and it's boiling."

Flippin' out: Road worker video prompts heated response
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Flippin' out: Road worker video prompts heated response

15 Jan 09:29 PM

"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
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'Tax money pays for this': Road workers caught on camera

14 Jan 09:21 PM

The workers' roadside game has generated fierce debate online.

'Stupidly dangerous': Man shocks with risky waterfall selfie
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'Stupidly dangerous': Man shocks with risky waterfall selfie

03 Dec 04:53 AM

The man spent 10 minutes taking selfies perched atop a huge waterfall.

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