PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy funding comedy is no economic jokeOpinion: I reckon I can help improve New Zealand’s GDP.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to TaurangaThe Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.17 Oct 10:46 PM
EntertainmentBilly T nominees announced: Who will be NZ's next rising comedy star?The nominees include a mix of TV regulars and stand up favourites01 Oct 01:35 AM
EntertainmentBilly T winner Abby Howells on why she returned to stand-up comedyListen: The 2023 Billy T winner spoke with her predecessor, Brynley Stent.31 May 08:37 AM
EntertainmentBilly T and Fred awards recognise top comedy talentAbby Howells and Guy Montgomery have taken out the biggest prizes in NZ comedy.28 May 05:54 PM
EntertainmentNominees for NZ's top comedy award announcedThe three comedians are up for the Best Show at this year's festival27 May 12:45 AM
EntertainmentUrzila Carlson on going from being asked to leave by audience to selling out theatresThe acclaimed comedian also discusses the only award worth winning.26 May 05:00 PM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: The 2023 Billy T Award nomineesThis is your chance to see this year's nominees.26 May 02:12 AM
ReviewsComedy Festival reviews: Melanie Bracewell, Frankie McNair and moreCheck back for our reviews from the Herald team throughout the festival.24 May 06:05 AM
EntertainmentHow troupes and groups have helped local comedy thriveBilly T' Billy takes a final look back at the last decade of NZ comedy23 May 07:06 AM
EntertainmentRhys Darby: Why awards are really 'just a pain in the ass'The NZ comic and actor speaks about the higher worth of tangible achievement over awards.19 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHow borrowing an auntie's bach helped kick off the Comedy FestivalIt has been 30 years since the birth of the International Comedy Festival.08 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGuy Williams: Why my parents rather I worked in the mines than did comedyGuy Williams won the Billy T in 2012 - now his sister is hoping to do the same.02 May 08:02 AM
Travel'Always bring a gift': Travel tips and memories from NZ International Comedy Festival starAustralian-based Japanese comedian Takashi Wakasugi has learnt a lot from his travels.24 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy not every gig is an immediate winner for comedy award hopefulsThis week's Billy T' Billy gets into tricky subject matter24 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi actor's shock Marvel payday: 'The fee was not enough to cover the expenses'Comedian and Educators star did not earn as much as you'd expect.17 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAward-winning comic's worst gig: 'Nine years later, people still come up to me'Gabby Anderson and James Nokise are on this week's Billy T' Billy episode.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment'This is a dream you gotta let go': Why harassment pushed comic out of industryThe NZ Herald's comedy podcast returns ahead of the International Comedy Festival!03 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Fest brings back international comedians for first time since 2019The festival is back after taking 2022 off due to the pandemic.07 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThree best shows of Comedy Festival announcedDavid Correos, Eli Matthewson and Two Hearts are up for the award.22 May 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentComedy Fest review: Rising comic rewrites standup rulebookReview: Jadwiga Green showcases why she is one to watch21 May 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentComedy Fest review: Two Hearts finally have the budget to match their ambitionReview: Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore's act hits new heights in their biggest show yet.21 May 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentReview: Happy Cabbage delivers everything you could want to be entertainedBec Sandys' Happy Cabbage could be the most relatable show of the Comedy Festival.14 May 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentComedy Fest review: Twins lets two distinct comedians shineReview: Ed Amon and Liv McKenzie both get a chance to showcase their talents.08 May 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentComedy review: Shoestrings at Basement TheatreShoestrings showcased three up-and-coming comics: Jack Caldwell, Jaye Xu & Thomas Chapman.08 May 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentComedy Fest review: Emotional 'Bunny' finds the funny in clubbingReview: Barnie's Duncan theatrical fest show balances comedy and grief to great success.07 May 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentComedy Festival review: Arsebiscuits a charismatic representation of comedy and storytellingReview: 'Arsebiscuits' is offbeat and jarring, yet light-hearted and honest.05 May 07:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTe Radar: Comedy, cows and confidence crises on stageThey said, 'you took the mickey, but you didn't take the piss'.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Raw Napier jokes bring raw comedy successWarning - some of this comedy really is "raw".14 Apr 12:09 AM
EntertainmentCoronavirus: Entertainment options dwindling for Kiwis amid pandemicLive entertainment options for Kiwis continue to dwindle amid concerns over the virus.16 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentKiwi comic Tape Face set for New Zealand Comedy FesitvalLas Vegas-based Kiwi mime comic Tape Face is bringing his new show to the Comedy Festival.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provincesPlaying the regions to rehearse their Netflix special. Made with funding from NZ on Air.01 Dec 11:45 PM
EntertainmentComedy Festival announces top shows of 2019James Nokise and Kura Forrester walked home with the festival's top gongs.26 May 08:40 PM
EntertainmentReview: Brynley Stent's sketch comedy brillianceBrynley Stent's new show is like a "more twisted, bold Catherine Tate".23 May 02:56 AM
