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

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  • @JoeShaws
    @JoeShaws 5 лет назад +1776

    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
      @ItsNotMeitsYouTu8e 5 лет назад +10

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

    • @bignutsinyourmouf4606
      @bignutsinyourmouf4606 5 лет назад +32

      @@ItsNotMeitsYouTu8e chur

    • @spacecowboy2711
      @spacecowboy2711 5 лет назад +18

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

    • @stover14
      @stover14 5 лет назад +30

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

    • @nightsfear3183
      @nightsfear3183 5 лет назад +1

      space cowboy it means thanks not nice

  • @violetviperbat6594
    @violetviperbat6594 5 лет назад +715

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

    • @brittenv1000
      @brittenv1000 5 лет назад +2

      It's on my list to go!

    • @ZoeGnarkill
      @ZoeGnarkill 5 лет назад +2

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

    • @thedave7760
      @thedave7760 5 лет назад +4

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

    • @mish7727
      @mish7727 5 лет назад +2

      Yea so bs they cancelled it...

    • @SmileVampy
      @SmileVampy 5 лет назад +6

      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.

  • @camerongresty4581
    @camerongresty4581 5 лет назад +955

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

    • @acejay1
      @acejay1 5 лет назад +26

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

    • @TheSkordemannen
      @TheSkordemannen 5 лет назад +8

      hes prob the local prez

    • @stover14
      @stover14 5 лет назад +43

      @@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
      @thecountysfinest 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @saltyspaceman5697
      @saltyspaceman5697 5 лет назад +7

      @@thecountysfinest
      its a gang!

  • @noammanukalaz
    @noammanukalaz 5 лет назад +1097

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

  • @PierreMonkfish
    @PierreMonkfish 5 лет назад +527

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

    • @seausleef293
      @seausleef293 4 года назад +1

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

    • @rumrumrumrumrumrum
      @rumrumrumrumrumrum 4 года назад +1

      @@seausleef293 aye

    • @caelha
      @caelha 4 года назад +2

      Seaus Leef yo can you elaborate my bro hahaha

    • @chrisgould101
      @chrisgould101 4 года назад

      Herb leaf would be great working with corrections counsellors etc.

    • @jackbeets3838
      @jackbeets3838 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Samuel-td6ox
    @Samuel-td6ox 5 лет назад +1442

    Guy Williams for Prime minister

    • @nathanpearson8915
      @nathanpearson8915 5 лет назад +23

      he’d be better than Jacinda

    • @pastorofmuppets8834
      @pastorofmuppets8834 5 лет назад +4

      For Australia!

    • @pastorofmuppets8834
      @pastorofmuppets8834 5 лет назад +11

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

    • @Vulcan.
      @Vulcan. 5 лет назад +2

      oh please god no

    • @stover14
      @stover14 5 лет назад +3

      Isn't he married to a greenie? No thanks

  • @nickbunt5542
    @nickbunt5542 5 лет назад +448

    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
      @lbee171 5 лет назад +16

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yr daďs a legend 😂😂😂😂

    • @Hamuerahita
      @Hamuerahita 5 лет назад +7

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Hamuerahita
      @Hamuerahita 5 лет назад +8

      That needs to be on boy 2

    • @auburnfour8034
      @auburnfour8034 5 лет назад +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @nickbunt5542
      @nickbunt5542 5 лет назад

      @@Torax_ ha-yeah something like that.

  • @aripapa4794
    @aripapa4794 5 лет назад +551

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

    • @sallynutt3169
      @sallynutt3169 5 лет назад +28

      Cracked*

    • @aripapa4794
      @aripapa4794 5 лет назад +16

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

    • @herirota7609
      @herirota7609 5 лет назад +3

      😂😂😂 "who the fuck are you!"

    • @lorzah2772
      @lorzah2772 5 лет назад +4

      KindaTrashBtw r/wooooooooooosh

    • @dunkthebomb
      @dunkthebomb 5 лет назад +7

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

  • @geehekz699
    @geehekz699 5 лет назад +533

    Herb leef 🌿 the man bro 😂👌🏽

    • @papatwist
      @papatwist 5 лет назад +5

      Gee Hekz his bp tat dou 😂✊🏿

    • @geehekz699
      @geehekz699 5 лет назад +3

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

    • @Nantosuelta
      @Nantosuelta 5 лет назад +16

      No joke, that guy deserves a documentary about him.

    • @Donnaalex1993
      @Donnaalex1993 5 лет назад +2

      Good old uncle herb 🤣🤣

    • @geehekz699
      @geehekz699 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @samanthalindsey3570
    @samanthalindsey3570 5 лет назад +357

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

  • @ahorrell
    @ahorrell 5 лет назад +253

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

  • @joash3714
    @joash3714 5 лет назад +326

    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
      @bobzindabottle 5 лет назад +7

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

    • @sushimamba4281
      @sushimamba4281 5 лет назад +5

      Give about one million dollars to Guy Williams

    • @hopeshealthnz9704
      @hopeshealthnz9704 5 лет назад +8

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

    • @bobzindabottle
      @bobzindabottle 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @natalyazupan7236
    @natalyazupan7236 4 года назад +88

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

    • @hdogg5225
      @hdogg5225 Год назад

      He sells meth to the community lol

  • @Zackie
    @Zackie 5 лет назад +266

    Ah, the breakdancing Taniwha of Maori legend..

    • @bobzindabottle
      @bobzindabottle 5 лет назад +11

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

  • @MrMaryContrary
    @MrMaryContrary 5 лет назад +213

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

    • @waimariemclean2759
      @waimariemclean2759 5 лет назад +11

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

    • @mongrelshark3067
      @mongrelshark3067 5 лет назад +12

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

    • @surfinmuso37
      @surfinmuso37 5 лет назад +13

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

  • @danielhnz
    @danielhnz 5 лет назад +154

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

  • @Kestrel-Huxley
    @Kestrel-Huxley 5 лет назад +109

    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

  • @Cadmium_Dream
    @Cadmium_Dream 5 лет назад +121

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

  • @williamcolley4182
    @williamcolley4182 4 года назад +69

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

    • @chairmybowl835
      @chairmybowl835 4 года назад +12

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

  • @JoelyMoleyYT
    @JoelyMoleyYT 5 лет назад +76

    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
    @Wxtst.3 5 лет назад +148

    "We need jobs." HAHAHA relatable

  • @southaukilani
    @southaukilani 5 лет назад +114

    "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 🙌

  • @druryafc
    @druryafc 5 лет назад +65

    Give guy Williams his own show!!

  • @MegaToddski
    @MegaToddski 5 лет назад +19

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

  • @luanraduenz
    @luanraduenz 5 месяцев назад +3

    Probably the best video I have ever watched on RUclips

  • @Deviantial
    @Deviantial Год назад +5

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

  • @somanytakennames
    @somanytakennames 5 лет назад +21

    This encapsulates why I love New Zealand.

  • @kevintodd4515
    @kevintodd4515 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @kiwi-kt2bo
    @kiwi-kt2bo 5 лет назад +37

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

  • @Nantosuelta
    @Nantosuelta 4 года назад +34

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

  • @Damian-Church-NZ
    @Damian-Church-NZ 4 года назад +7

    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....

  • @lulurobot2065
    @lulurobot2065 5 лет назад +21

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

  • @J-o-h-m
    @J-o-h-m 4 года назад +11

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

  • @joshgreen3997
    @joshgreen3997 5 лет назад +18

    This the most wholesome video I ever watched at 1AM

  • @sleepysleepy23
    @sleepysleepy23 5 лет назад +49

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

  • @Saltywinterchild
    @Saltywinterchild 3 года назад +16

    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.

  • @CaptainPlainJaneway
    @CaptainPlainJaneway 3 года назад +30

    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
      @PattyO.N.Company 2 года назад +4

      she's so sweet 😂

    • @dannytanner3014
      @dannytanner3014 Год назад +4

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

  • @wsur
    @wsur 5 лет назад +93

    herb leaf is the reincarnated dolphin

  • @king_harley2708
    @king_harley2708 5 лет назад +207

    Fight your show getting cancelled 😭😭

    • @arieroskam4000
      @arieroskam4000 5 лет назад +3

      WHAT!?

    • @Nantosuelta
      @Nantosuelta 5 лет назад +3

      its absolutely fucked

    • @BeeGuns
      @BeeGuns 5 лет назад +3

      How could they cancel Guy???

    • @king_harley2708
      @king_harley2708 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @ReclasTube
      @ReclasTube 5 лет назад +3

      It's being cancelled ???

  • @MrBurtbackerack
    @MrBurtbackerack 4 года назад +13

    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
      @1998TDM 4 года назад

      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
      @MrBurtbackerack 4 года назад

      @@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.

  • @marilynstewart5480
    @marilynstewart5480 5 лет назад +10

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

  • @RotorPrankster
    @RotorPrankster 5 лет назад +34

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

    • @aguyfromnewzealand3392
      @aguyfromnewzealand3392 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @nicktheworld5356
    @nicktheworld5356 5 лет назад +6

    this was absolutely radical. thank you guy williams

  • @Hazardbone
    @Hazardbone 5 лет назад +30

    Herb "taniwha" leaf is a legend

    • @shameshane836
      @shameshane836 4 года назад +1

      He's so funny I always see him around

  • @itsanmolhimself3789
    @itsanmolhimself3789 5 лет назад +26

    I like how your laugh sounds like my asthma attack

  • @stevehunt914
    @stevehunt914 2 года назад +1

    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
    @solleilua 5 лет назад +7

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

  • @ronita6917
    @ronita6917 5 лет назад +5

    New Zealand: truly a land of beauty and mystery.

  • @ohsca601
    @ohsca601 5 лет назад +86

    The mystery of the devonport locals Facebook group

    • @EbonyYoung8833
      @EbonyYoung8833 5 лет назад +2

      😂😂😂

    • @Yggdravil
      @Yggdravil 5 лет назад +15

      There’s never been a bigger group of snobs

    • @djs9931
      @djs9931 4 года назад +1

      Sup Oscar!

  • @Strife773
    @Strife773 3 года назад +9

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

  • @eugenekrabs9243
    @eugenekrabs9243 5 лет назад +27

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

  • @veekay1015
    @veekay1015 5 лет назад +7

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

  • @richardwitherow5289
    @richardwitherow5289 4 года назад +13

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

  • @nathanwatt6922
    @nathanwatt6922 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @dmt1000000
    @dmt1000000 5 лет назад +11

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

  • @genepoole1771
    @genepoole1771 2 года назад +1

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

  • @frunkybooii
    @frunkybooii 5 лет назад +6

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

  • @01claudLO
    @01claudLO 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @stray-wolf
    @stray-wolf 3 года назад +4

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

  • @narlenemikesmith8913
    @narlenemikesmith8913 5 лет назад +11

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

  • @jasperandjohn3487
    @jasperandjohn3487 3 года назад +1

    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 😃

  • @Isdale
    @Isdale 5 лет назад +35

    Lol at herb leef's restricted licence

  • @Lenny-ue8hk
    @Lenny-ue8hk 5 лет назад +20

    Taniwha appears wherever he is needed

  • @ewokalypse2
    @ewokalypse2 5 лет назад +18

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

  • @rickyatkinson2028
    @rickyatkinson2028 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @fromthehip3644
    @fromthehip3644 5 лет назад +1

    Just discovered this show today and its outstanding

  • @stockstandy
    @stockstandy 5 лет назад +4

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

    • @yinyang5241
      @yinyang5241 4 года назад

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

  • @chubbachuubs6199
    @chubbachuubs6199 5 лет назад +34

    “ uhm dynamite” 😂😂😂

  • @tekopuakanapanapa6824
    @tekopuakanapanapa6824 5 лет назад +1

    This show is fkn GOLD!

  • @AyotheJabaWoky
    @AyotheJabaWoky 5 лет назад +14

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

  • @hamishfox
    @hamishfox 4 года назад +7

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

  • @SootSootSooty
    @SootSootSooty 2 года назад +1

    This is bloody brilliant.

  • @xxxx85
    @xxxx85 5 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @fletcherhamilton3177
    @fletcherhamilton3177 2 года назад +1

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

  • @scottnineteen
    @scottnineteen 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @rachelbennett233
    @rachelbennett233 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @nathanielgeorge7054
    @nathanielgeorge7054 5 лет назад +6

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

  • @xViceBeach
    @xViceBeach 5 лет назад +4

    Guy needs his own RUclips channel

  • @CorleneGreenwood
    @CorleneGreenwood 2 года назад +1

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

  • @aylaedwards2968
    @aylaedwards2968 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @flynn4694
    @flynn4694 5 лет назад +13

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

  • @Dinobot-k2x
    @Dinobot-k2x 5 лет назад +3

    So proud of my country

  • @hithere2333
    @hithere2333 4 года назад

    Bring back this series pleaseeeeee so funny

  • @chubbachuubs6199
    @chubbachuubs6199 5 лет назад +113

    No one:
    Herb: 👁 👁
    Hahahahahahahahahahhahahahhaahahhahahahhahaha

    • @solleilua
      @solleilua 5 лет назад +2

      Chubbachuubs Lmbo 😂😂😂

  • @ianmyhill5156
    @ianmyhill5156 3 года назад +1

    Guy Williams is the modern day Newsboy ... Tackling the real New Zealand stories!

  • @Vinkabbeats
    @Vinkabbeats 5 лет назад

    don't stop this show please!

  • @RaspberryStudios
    @RaspberryStudios 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @ashilino
    @ashilino 3 года назад +1

    Glad the nice old lady got her ball back at the end

  • @foreverkind4806
    @foreverkind4806 3 года назад +1

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

  • @andrwwaugh
    @andrwwaugh 2 года назад +1

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

  • @raniera21
    @raniera21 5 лет назад +14

    This is actually what the hokianga is like 😂

  • @louisavondart9178
    @louisavondart9178 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @shademclellan9265
    @shademclellan9265 5 лет назад

    Guy William's should have his own talk show!!

  • @treborif
    @treborif 3 года назад +2

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

  • @t3chn1n35
    @t3chn1n35 5 лет назад

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

  • @everythingshiny
    @everythingshiny 5 лет назад +1

    Another amazing episode!!

  • @user-vq7yi5oo5d
    @user-vq7yi5oo5d 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @DaveS-Ace
    @DaveS-Ace 4 года назад

    Great episode, NZ people r legends.

  • @reecematthew2982
    @reecematthew2982 5 лет назад +1

    Best one yet love it

  • @lpokiiim
    @lpokiiim 5 лет назад

    best show on telly. cant believe its getting axed