Usually, I prefer the offensive type of comic but McIntyre performed a fairly wholesome set at no one's expense and with just as many laughs.

"I love the outdoors so New Zealand's perfect for me," Bill Bailey tells me down the line from Ireland. "When I'm not doing gigs

He is in the country right this second and has a sold out Vector Arena show tonight, so why in the world is McIntyre so popular?

Fawlty Towers - Live is coming to New Zealand.

Russell Crowe took a dig at Donald Trump while emceeing the 30th American Cinematheque Awards.

Kiwi Paralympic star Liam Malone sees comedy as the perfect way to tackle conversations that make us feel uncomfortable.

There was just one topic that was off limits when Donald Trump was roasted by a panel of celebrities back in 2011.

Alan Sloggett has been a clown for decades after following in his father's large footsteps. Now he fears for his safety.

Comedian Jim Jefferies has postponed his upcoming New Zealand tour until January, 2017. The rescheduling is due to Jefferies filming

A British television comedy show that screened alongside the Paralympics has been a ratings hit.

After Comedy Central's Roast of Rob Lowe filmed 10 days ago, word got out almost immediately: The event really became a roast of Ann Coulter.

COMMENT: Is there a more perfect expression of the First Amendment than roasting the head of state?

In a promo for the upcoming Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe, the 52-year-old actor lambasted his 1989 sex tape scandal with a new "Sax Tape."

Matt Suddain talks to Ricky Gervais about success and finding himself in his television alter ego.

He couldn't quite find love at the end of the day, but would former Bachelor Jordan Mauger have better luck finding a 'lifelong lad'?

Mel Parsons is going on tour with the women behind hit comedy show The Bitches' Box.

Rose Matafeo is getting some high praise for her "uproarious' Edinburgh Fringe Fest show.

Alan Carr has hit Auckland for his latest comedy show. Sarah Gandy bounces around Auckland with the well known talk show host as he dishes the dirt on Adele, the Spice Girls and the long running feud between his and Graham Norton's pooches.

Amy Schumer has confirmed she'll make her first New Zealand appearance at the end of the year.

Sarah Silverman is "lucky to be alive" after spending a week in intensive care.

When Sieni Leo'o Olo saw Massive Company perform for the first-time, she returned to drama classes at Aorere College and told her classmates "we're doing it all wrong, guys!"

With help from the "New Zealand Symphony Orchestra" our comedy stars slay them in New York on opening night.

Chatty Man host Alan Carr's bringing his stand-up comedy show to New Zealand for three shows.

The man who replaced Jon Stewart is bringing his stand-up show to town.

Away from bright lights and big crowds, Joanna Mathers asks why lesser-known mortals would want to stand up and tell jokes to a bunch of hostile strangers.

'I'm ancient, I'm not a -lesbian, I don't use -Tinder and I don't swear," says Janet McLarin. "I'm -pretty unique in comedy circles."

The best shows at this year's Comedy Festival were honoured at Last Laughs, with one Kiwi comedian stripping off to celebrate his success.

Comedian Rose Matafeo tells Greg Bruce why her life isn't always a barrel of laughs.

Billy Crystal is still coming, still playing the ASB theatre but on different days.

Get off the beaten track and keep an emergency credit card safely hidden.