New Zealand Today - Opo the Magic Dolphin and the legend of THE TANIWHA

Guy Williams travels to New Zealand's "Far North" in search of a legendary Magic Dolphin, but what he finds is a mythical land seemingly untouched by normal reality: Opononi.
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[@JoeShaws]

Guy Williams has stopped racism in specific areas, tried to find who killed a magical dolphin, tried to help a woman who didn't get her twenty dollars back, got his underwear cleaned, and travelled all across the country of New Zealand to do so. Absolute legend mate. Chur the boy, the guy, Guy Williams.

[@ItsNotMeitsYouTu8e]

What does 'chur' mean? I feel like it's some Kiwi secret...

[@bignutsinyourmouf4606]

@@ItsNotMeitsYouTu8e chur

[@spacecowboy2711]

@@ItsNotMeitsYouTu8e it's just like "nice". Chur. But don't treat it like an adjective, it's just... Chur.

[@stover14]

@@ItsNotMeitsYouTu8e It means everything. It means nothing. Chur is life. Chur is death.

[@nightsfear3183]

space cowboy it means thanks not nice

[@camerongresty4581]

He got stabbed 6 times and is still hugging gangs what a legend

[@acejay1]

cameron gresty and has Black Power Tattooed on His left shoulder.

[@TheSkordemannen]

hes prob the local prez

[@stover14]

@@acejay1 So? Don't you get the concept of judging someone by the content of their character? He could of got that when he was a teenager and has changed since, he could of got it because black power looked after him when he was young and vulnerable. Why does it matter though?

[@thecountysfinest]

Might be a silly question (I’m Aussie 🤷🏼‍♂️) but what’s wrong with black power?

[@saltyspaceman5697]

@@thecountysfinest its a gang!

[@violetviperbat6594]

This series does a better tourism campaign than that "good morning world " shit. ♥️🇳🇿

[@brittenv1000]

It's on my list to go!

[@ZoeGnarkill]

brittenv1000 you must! The Hokianga is a wonderful place to cruise and be!

[@thedave7760]

Yeah right, just make sure you don't get in the boot of a car against your will.

[@mish7727]

Yea so bs they cancelled it...

[@SmileVampy]

Can confirm, I am from the US and have arrived in Opononi literally today, like, less than an hour ago. Only reason it was even on my radar is because I saw this segment on TV when it first aired.

[@noammanukalaz]

come to blockhouse bay, there’s bacon hanging on the clothesline of an old folks home up my road and it’s hella mysterious

[@sporkapopife6206]

The real question is why did they cut down the trees that were next to countdown

[@sxuxmansam7605]

I asked

[@jaime-leeferguson5839]

I love this country 😂😂😂

[@swag_bitch_getter9920]

Ikr fucking mystery

[@sallynutt3169]

Blockhouse bay hella mysterious. Havnt seen walking man around for awhile. Or two husky dude.

[@nickbunt5542]

One of my earliest memories is on holidays in Opinoni. These kids were playing on the wharf and one fell in fully clothed. My dad went straight into hero action mode and like a flash was down to his undies ready for the big rescue. Then someone goes 'it's alright he can swim'. We watched him casually swim to shore with dad standing there in his undies.

[@lbee171]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yr daďs a legend 😂😂😂😂

[@Hamuerahita]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Hamuerahita]

That needs to be on boy 2

[@auburnfour8034]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nickbunt5542]

@@Torax_ ha-yeah something like that.

[@samanthalindsey3570]

Guy Williams: *breathes* Taniwha: *does the splits*

[@bellerewaludvigsen2144]

Omg this is funny.

[@Samuel-td6ox]

Guy Williams for Prime minister

[@nathanpearson8915]

he’d be better than Jacinda

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

For Australia!

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

@Kieran Cook Australia will accept any Kiwi to do a better job than what we have

[@Vulcan.]

oh please god no

[@stover14]

Isn't he married to a greenie? No thanks

[@PierreMonkfish]

Herb Leaf for New Zealander of the year! Love every breath of life/don’t get stabbed whanau

[@seausleef293]

He's my dad's brother and he didn't get stand

[@rumrumrumrumrumrum]

@@seausleef293 aye

[@caelhanlon853]

Seaus Leef yo can you elaborate my bro hahaha

[@chrisgould101]

Herb leaf would be great working with corrections counsellors etc.

[@jackbeets3838]

Herb leaf should be on why you don't do hard drugs campaign

[@danielhnz]

i love how guy gets into random, awesome, kiwi situations

[@aripapa4794]

I swear guy always runs into some crack up characters aye🤣😂

[@sallynutt3169]

Cracked*

[@aripapa4794]

@@sallynutt3169 nah g, by "crack up" i mean funny.

[@herirota7609]

😂😂😂 "who the fuck are you!"

[@lorzah2772]

KindaTrashBtw r/wooooooooooosh

[@dunkthebomb]

"if I tell them to do it, they ant gonna do it hard". The Taniwha, -2019

[@geehekz699]

Herb leef 🌿 the man bro 😂👌🏽

[@papatwist]

Gee Hekz his bp tat dou 😂✊🏿

[@geehekz699]

Toni Piho haha hard out a! Must’ve got it before he jumped in the boot?😂

[@Nantosuelta]

No joke, that guy deserves a documentary about him.

[@Donnaalex1993]

Good old uncle herb 🤣🤣

[@geehekz699]

Donnaalex1993 him or Shane Robinson for opononi personality of the year 🙌🏾🔥

[@natalyazupan7236]

Herb Leef is a treasure. Thank you for sharing this warm soul with us ❤

[@hdogg5225]

He sells meth to the community lol

[@joash3714]

It's obvious a lot of us here in Aotearoa love the laughs this show gives us so how can we help to keep it running?

[@bobzindabottle]

sell it to channel 2, seriously get a patreon for him

[@sushimamba4281]

Give about one million dollars to Guy Williams

[@hopeshealthnz9704]

By just simply keep watching and sharing.. The more you watch.. The. More the show gets money to keep this going ❤️

[@bobzindabottle]

@@hopeshealthnz9704 not that simple. Channel 3 is in trouble.

[@Kestrel-Huxley]

Guy: "you just said you don't do tricks" Taniwha:" Yeah well, I just tricked ya" you can see Guy die a little because of someone with a quick wit

[@williamcolley4182]

Just stumbled upon this beautiful channel! New Zealanders are the best at dead pan humor! It makes me die

[@chairmybowl835]

It's funny because I can vouch that "dead pan" comes naturally here.

[@southaukilani]

"Cos if I tell them to do it, they aint gonna do it hard" I will now live the rest of my life based on this mans logic 🙌

[@Cadmium_Dream]

why does the taniwha guy look like a human version of big Z from surfs up

[@ahorrell]

This is the kiwi-est shit I've seen in my life

[@MrMaryContrary]

09:09 - 09:20 almost pissed myself at that exchange

[@waimariemclean2759]

Me too 😂😂😂😂 had to replay it a couple times

[@mongrelshark3067]

"Ko Shane Robinson, and who are you? " 😂😂😂

[@surfinmuso37]

So bloody funny. Its that type of stuff i love about New Zealanders.

[@Zackie]

Ah, the breakdancing Taniwha of Maori legend..

[@bobzindabottle]

and his beatboxing jimjobbing cuz jim. there you go disney, moana 2

[@JoelyMoleyYT]

Honestly such a shame this show is over. One of the best homegrown shows to ever come out. Great work Guy! Gonna miss it.

[@Wxtst.3]

"We need jobs." HAHAHA relatable

[@luanraduenz]

Probably the best video I have ever watched on KZbin

[@druryafc]

Give guy Williams his own show!!

[@lifes_abeach6040]

This is his own show lol

[@kevintodd4515]

His shows were so funny,lighthearted but he touched some serious topics.Gonna miss ya

[@MegaToddski]

What a great episode. Herb Leef, what a great man for the community, a guide for the youngsters.

[@CaptainPlainJaneway]

I'm sorry but Guy berating poor Dawn is my favorite bit of this "Did you kill Opo?" "😢😢.......... that's a ghastly thing!"

[@PattyO.N.Company]

she's so sweet 😂

[@dannytanner3014]

Crack up. Such a good soul genuinely upset at the ridiculous accusation.

[@kiwi-kt2bo]

My Dad lived in Opononi for 8 months during which time his house got broken into 3 times. Great fishing tho

[@somanytakennames]

This encapsulates why I love New Zealand.

[@sleepysleepy23]

the name reveal honestly killed me, this episode has got me wheezing

[@Deviantial]

Dawn is the sweetest woman and she still has those same eyes! What a treasure.

[@Saltywinterchild]

I couldn't stop laughing at "They stabbed me in the chest" & the awkward silence that followed. Really hope the breakdancing Taniwha makes a comeback in an upcoming season.

[@lulurobot2065]

YESSSS! Its always a good day when New Zealand Today is on the Tube!

[@joshgreen3997]

This the most wholesome video I ever watched at 1AM

[@Damian-Church-NZ]

Opononi has the best people.... really does. When I spent time their I found everyone was really friendly and inquisitive and they are all just the best people so thanks to the locals for being so kind, I will never forget my visit to your town..... oh and go Guy....

[@Nantosuelta]

"jimjobs man, its 3 bucks" "whats a jimjob?" "well im jim and I do the job"

[@JackSisniftee]

Opononi is so underrated and the taniwha is an absolute legend can confirm.

[@MrBurtbackerack]

Happy to see this is getting another season! Im from the UK so we dont really watch Jono and Ben here and its not really my thing. New Zealand today though provides an amazing insight into the country

[@1998TDM]

I'm a geordie who ended up in NZ in 95. The funniest thing about NZ Today is that you can walk down the street and have exactly the same conversations. It's for reals.

[@MrBurtbackerack]

@@1998TDM So the country is amazing as it looks? The country itself obviously looks amazing but what really pulled me in is the people who all seem to be really laid back and have great humor.

[@wsur]

herb leaf is the reincarnated dolphin

[@Hazardbone]

Herb "taniwha" leaf is a legend

[@shameshane836]

He's so funny I always see him around

[@nicktheworld5356]

this was absolutely radical. thank you guy williams

[@king_harley2708]

Fight your show getting cancelled 😭😭

[@arieroskam4000]

WHAT!?

[@Nantosuelta]

its absolutely fucked

[@BeeGuns]

How could they cancel Guy???

[@king_harley2708]

I know right guys the best thing since Jono and Ben 😭😭

[@ReclasTube]

It's being cancelled ???

[@marilynstewart5480]

Thankyou for some good old entertainment and a good laugh something this world needs more often...but it takes a kiwi to do it

[@stevehunt914]

Its such a simple concept, man with camera crew and microphone travels around the place being silly,... but the genuine happiness being spread is legitimate and overwhelming.- He's picked up where Havo and News ended. I LOVED that he had the emotional intelligence to reel it back in when Dawn started getting upset.

[@solleilua]

Taniwha, you’re AWESOME!!😂 Hope to come across him some day soon!!🙌🏽👌🏽

[@Isdale]

Lol at herb leef's restricted licence

[@Lenny-ue8hk]

Taniwha appears wherever he is needed

[@antonyblikin3604]

Hello my brother...

[@Strife773]

9:09 that was on of the best interactions ive seen between 2 people seen in my life

[@chubbachuubs6199]

“ uhm dynamite” 😂😂😂

[@narlenemikesmith8913]

You're the man Guy, glad you're back..Still waiting for you to do the split's guy hahahaha

[@ohsca601]

The mystery of the devonport locals Facebook group

[@EbonyYoung8833]

😂😂😂

[@Yggdravil]

There’s never been a bigger group of snobs

[@djs9931]

Sup Oscar!

[@user-vq7yi5oo5d]

Oh my fucking god i lost my shit when mans done the splits

[@eugenekrabs9243]

I'm pretty sure the Taniwha is on some of that P they were talking about

[@Marisa2604]

😂😂😂

[@RotorPrankster]

Damn. What a great episode. P.S. Twas a little cringe when he accused the old lady of being a sociopathic dolphin killer.

[@aguyfromnewzealand3392]

Especially she was only 4 at the time 🤣 A bit harsh guy even for a comedy skit 😡

[@ewokalypse2]

I reckon Guy has met most of the Black Power members in the country from this show

[@veekay1015]

Poor guy got stabbed Several times and he still "Love Life To The Fullest" Solid bro blessed Taniwha! 😭

[@ronita6917]

New Zealand: truly a land of beauty and mystery.

[@jasperandjohn3487]

Just seen guy on a russel Howard TV show im from London and I instantly smiled more than I have in ages. Great to see you on TV 😃

[@nathanwatt6922]

This is top notch comedy how does he find these characters bloody excellent

[@hamishfox]

5:41 I am 100% convinced that man is a real taniwha.

[@julescrick2337]

I already booked a ticket to new zealand.

[@xxxx85]

Wow, that place is beautiful. Imagine getting there as sailors on some ship from England in the 1700's. I would have stayed and never went back to cold, drizzly old England.

[@rickyatkinson2028]

Absolutely awesome!! The BEST fish and chips. Opo is such a beautiful and sepical place in NORTHLAND. Great work guy🇳🇿👍

[@frunkybooii]

Honest, funny, and culturally relevant comedy. On ya Guy.

[@stray-wolf]

I want to meet the Taniwha. He seems like a pretty chill dude.

[@dmt1000000]

suggestion: next season of New Zealand Today is hosted by Herb Leef.

[@AyotheJabaWoky]

"P and Fishing" this is meant to be a tourism campaign lmao.

[@richardwitherow5289]

That was hilarious when he asked that woman if she killed Opo!

[@stockstandy]

Damn this makes me miss Opo & Omapere, good times growing up there❤️

[@yinyang5241]

Same, went to Opononi Area School and lived up Fairly Cres

[@01claudLO]

Dont cancel this show ill save up some money and buy it. Guy williams has crazy dance moves

[@CorleneGreenwood]

Love it Jude LOL "Do I look that old!!!"

[@itsanmolhimself3789]

I like how your laugh sounds like my asthma attack

[@SootSootSooty]

This is bloody brilliant.

[@genepoole1771]

Of all the stories on Opononi by journalists, Guy Williams' effort here is one of them.

[@louisavondart9178]

I went there once, by accident. I was on my way to a Lesbian Yodelling Workshop in Hihi bay, but missed the turnoff. Opononi was closed but someone had left a light on.

[@tekopuakanapanapa6824]

This show is fkn GOLD!

[@fromthehip3644]

Just discovered this show today and its outstanding

[@scottnineteen]

Freakin awesome. Funny, moving and weird af. Way to go loved it.

[@dondada803]

Bruh i seen this fella yesterday and he dived in the water head first and i shit you not he actually came up with i fish with his bare hands i swear to god it was prerty big too

[@rachelbennett233]

I love small town nz! This is the kinda place to live. I wanna go now

[@aylaedwards2968]

I so want to go-to opo the town and the tanewha is amazing

[@tautuaom]

So proud of my country

[@RaspberryStudios]

My Grandparents live in Opo, imma keep my eyes peeled for the Taniwha when I go visit next month hahahah 😂

[@raniera21]

This is actually what the hokianga is like 😂

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

Good lord it’s a beautiful town with some wonderful denizens . . .

[@flynn4694]

God there are some interesting people popping up in these episodes 😂

[@panashe8720]

"Lesson #1...don't get stabbed" Noted.

[@andrwwaugh]

This is amazing 😂 I remember visiting this place a few times as a kid.. I think we had ice cream every time!

[@t3chn1n35]

One of the funniest yet very educational videos I’ve witnessed...well done Guy and Herb I’m very pleased...hah bless

[@foreverkind4806]

I love this ❤ Cant wait to visit Opononi this year!

[@carekil]

"I needed some new information so I went to the information centre"🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@xViceBeach]

Guy needs his own KZbin channel

[@everythingshiny]

Another amazing episode!!

[@DrizzealLyguard]

we need to investigate this further! Now i want justice for the dolphin!

[@treborif]

Herb Leef the Taniwhaa is without doubt the coolest, bravest dude and excellent splitter . .

[@teddyboo101]

Herb f***en leef, the best name !!

[@nathanielgeorge7054]

ayyyeeee thts wea im from😂😂surely you can bring us back some fish and garlic chips from the takeaway store thts there

[@johnsnake3467]

Lost it at the edit of the fisherman saying he killed opo 😂

[@chubbachuubs6199]

No one: Herb: 👁 👁 Hahahahahahahahahahhahahahhaahahhahahahhahaha

[@solleilua]

Chubbachuubs Lmbo 😂😂😂

[@Hbombyeyyey]

Swear to God when the travel bubble opens up again I'm meeting this legend