New ZealandBest Debut: Comedian scoops major prize at festival'Now, it feels like I deserve to be up there.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘I don’t like essays’: How a serial uni dropout became NZ’s most promising comedian'The student loan is very high and the knowledge is very minimal.'02 Jun 10:58 PM
EntertainmentAndrew Hamilton – Doing stand-up comedy is my community serviceAussie comedian and ex-convict Andrew Hamilton performs jokes about his time in jail at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Video / Sydney Comedy FestivalWatch31 May 09:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ's top comedians named: Meet the winners of prestigious Fred and Billy T awards25 May 09:30 PM
Entertainment'I take all my dates there': Comedian Itay Dom's favourite spots in Auckland17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleHow surviving breast cancer taught me what’s important in life - Jo Prendergast 07 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAmy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of itTurning old lecture notes into comedy gold.02 May 11:00 PM
LifestyleFrom music to comedy: How to make the most of this weekendThere’s so much happening in Tāmaki Makaurau, it’s a bona fide arts and culture bonanza.02 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe lows of having to perform comedy for your family This week Billy T' Billy spotlights Jack Ansett, James Mustapic and Ray O’Leary.29 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTape Face turns 20: It's been a wild ride for the America's Got Talent finalistNow based in Las Vegas, Kiwi comic Sam Wills is heading home for a special anniversary show.Watch25 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'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.'25 Apr 08:00 PM
Entertainment'It was a very sweet thing to say': Kiwi comics on working with Hollywood starsBilly T' Billy this week talks women in comedy and how the industry is changing. 22 Apr 11:12 PM
EntertainmentWellington's Billy T nominees on the growth of the capital's comedy industryHalf of the Billy T nominees for 2025 are from Wellington. 15 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentOn The Up: How NZ comedy icons conquered the world stageKiwi comedy often takes the world stage by storm. Here's who helped it happen.12 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBilly T nominees on viral clips and open mic ‘snobs’ Half of this year's Billy T nominees join the Herald's comedy podcast. 08 Apr 07:00 PM
Entertainment‘The best comedy scene in the world’: Inside the state of NZ comedyHayley Sproull, Rhys Mathewson and Pax Assadi join Billy T' Billy to discuss comedy. 01 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'14 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe biggest laughs: What to expect from NZ International Comedy Festival 2025More than 600 performances from over 150 acts will take place in Auckland and Wellington.04 Mar 10:25 PM
EntertainmentBilly T Award nominees revealedSix performers have been selected to vie for the coveted comedy prize.23 Sep 12:11 AM
LifestyleCatch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland eventsIf you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.16 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentRead all the NZ Herald's reviews from the 2024 NZ International Comedy FestivalThe popular festival entertained audiences in Auckland and Wellington this month.27 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Comedy Festival: Billy T, Fred Award winners named for 2024Lana Walters, Barnie Duncan and Trygve Wakenshaw took home the prizes last night.26 May 05:07 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Grab your boating gear, see a show, or get creative with the kidsRain or sun, you don't want to miss out on experiencing these thrilling weekend events.17 May 06:00 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: ‘Genius and madcap’ as Te Radar turns back the clockAntarctica, alcohol and Kiwi cookbooks get the comedy treatment across five shows.15 May 05:00 AM
LifestyleExplore Auckland's arts and culture scene this weekendAucklanders are spoilt for choice with things to do this weekend.10 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleThings to do in Auckland this weekend: Celebrating everything local, from music to markets to comedyYou won’t be running short on ideas of things to do in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend.02 May 06:00 PM
Entertainment'Take this baby outside': Comedian kicks breastfeeding mother out of showBarker claimed the baby was 'disrupting' his show, but many people walked out in protest.22 Apr 04:03 AM
EntertainmentHayley Sproull named as NZ International Comedy Festival hostGet ready to giggle New Zealand, this line-up is one you won't want to miss.05 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRussell Howard on the delights of turning right and massaging Sam Neill’s pigThe last time comedian Russell Howard was in New Zealand, he could only turn left.06 Dec 03:17 AM
