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.
'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch
Commenters question safety of the contraceptives after picture shared on social media.
World's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival
The YouTuber headed underground in New Zealand - and millions tuned in.
Revealed: The NZ tourism hotspot welcoming YouTube star MrBeast
The internet superstar is going underground in the Waikato.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’
The disgruntled homeowner complains that Kāinga Ora has so far failed to act.
'I dread coming home': Mum's battle over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'
Fights, fires, abuse and intimidation. This mum has had enough.