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.
'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.
'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.
'Ripped right back': Dog attack leaves boy with life-changing injuries
The boy faces ongoing surgery after the attack, which is yet to be investigated.
'Spots on': Tattooist's 'Kiwiana' ink goes viral
Napier's tattooist's work goes viral after photos of drug-related designs posted online.
'You are my yellow rose': Whanganui man seeks his school sweetheart
Advertiser seeking to rekindle a 30-year-old friendship.