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NZ's top comedians named: Meet the winners of prestigious Fred and Billy T awards
Three women were nominated for the Fred Award, a historic first.

Highlights from the last days of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival
The NZ International Comedy Festival is under way in Auckland and Wellington.

'An incredible moment': Three women up for NZ's top comedy prize
The nominations guarantee a woman will win the Fred Award for just the third time.

Why this weekend is perfect for exploring Auckland's vibrant events
Pry yourself from the clutches of your couch and explore Tāmaki Makaurau.

Cancer survivor's top tips for people going through health difficulties
Dr Jo Prendergast shares what to say - and not to say - to those who are unwell.

'Deep sadness': Dai Henwood cancels shows amid ongoing cancer battle
The 'gutted' comedian says he 'thought things were going to be okay'.

Cheers actor George Wendt dies aged 76
He was nominated for six Emmys for his role as Norm in the sitcom.

'I take all my dates there': Comedian Itay Dom's favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Sir Roger Hall at 86: Can the man with the Midas touch still spin box-office gold?
A love letter to Auckland, End of Summer Time brings Dickie Hart back to the stage.

'Failures are more powerful': How setbacks shaped a thriving Kiwi comedy career
Broken ankles and broadcasting school rejections couldn't keep David Correos down.

Tom Brady reveals Netflix roast was hard on his children
The roast included jokes about his split from model Gisele Bundchen.

How surviving breast cancer taught me what’s important in life - Jo Prendergast
Opinion: Jo Prendergast turned to writing during her cancer treatment in 2021.

Stand-up v sketch v improv – the highs and lows of live comedy
Brynley Stent, Donna Brookbanks and Eli Matthewson are the final guests on Billy T' Billy.

'A bloody disaster': Guy Williams on the interview that went completely wrong
The stand-up comedian has confronted some powerful people on his show New Zealand Today.

Amy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of it
Turning old lecture notes into comedy gold.

From music to comedy: How to make the most of this weekend
There’s so much happening in Tāmaki Makaurau, it’s a bona fide arts and culture bonanza.

The lows of having to perform comedy for your family
This week Billy T' Billy spotlights Jack Ansett, James Mustapic and Ray O’Leary.

John Cleese took LSD at 65 to see ‘what it was all about’
He tried the hallucinogen in 2005 and said he was amazed by the mind's 'fertility'.

Real Life: UK comedian Adam Kay to tackle doctor welfare in NZ tour
Kay hopes his show will prompt conversations about the welfare of doctors and nurses.

'This is like Australia, but a lot nicer': Comedian's first impression of NZ
Comedian Anisa Nandaula pokes fun at her experiences growing up in Rockhampton.

'It's utterly insane': Kiwi comic Sam Wills on life in Las Vegas as Tape Face turns 20
'Those oven gloves are my Stairway to Heaven. I’ll never get rid of the damned things.'