Entertainment'Freak' illness nearly killed Sarah SilvermanSarah Silverman is "lucky to be alive" after spending a week in intensive care.07 Jul 07:40 PM
EntertainmentThe Island heads to Scottish festivalWhen 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!"24 Jun 05:08 PM
EntertainmentFlight of the Conchords' reunion reviewWith help from the "New Zealand Symphony Orchestra" our comedy stars slay them in New York on opening night.10 Jun 07:01 PM
EntertainmentChatty man Alan Carr to tour NZChatty Man host Alan Carr's bringing his stand-up comedy show to New Zealand for three shows.31 May 02:07 AM
EntertainmentControversial Daily Show host coming to NZThe man who replaced Jon Stewart is bringing his stand-up show to town.29 May 10:45 PM
EntertainmentDid you hear the one about doing comedy for the first time?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.28 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDid you hear the one about doing comedy for the first time?'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."28 May 12:00 AM
EntertainmentKiwi comic strips naked to celebrate festival winThe best shows at this year's Comedy Festival were honoured at Last Laughs, with one Kiwi comedian stripping off to celebrate his success.16 May 02:15 AM
EntertainmentRose Matafeo: 'I'm mildly depressed'Comedian Rose Matafeo tells Greg Bruce why her life isn't always a barrel of laughs.14 May 02:17 AM
EntertainmentBilly Crystal sets new dates for NZ showsBilly Crystal is still coming, still playing the ASB theatre but on different days.05 May 01:50 AM
TravelMy holiday: Stephen K. AmosGet off the beaten track and keep an emergency credit card safely hidden.29 Apr 04:52 AM
EntertainmentReview: Darby brings out comics' A gameWith Rhys Darby calling the shots the Comedy Fest luminaries needed to bring their A game.24 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentComedian's son following in his dad's funny footstepsComedian Paul Ego has passed on the gift of the gab to his boy Gabe. Father and son talk to Dionne Christian22 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Comedian Paul Ego gives his son a pep talkComedian Paul Ego gives his son Gabe, a pep talk before taking to the stage before a stand up gig. Gabe is looking to follow in his fathers footsteps by becoming a comedian.Watch22 Apr 08:28 AM
EntertainmentMust see Comedy Festival actsHere are five new comedy festival acts you should be intrigued by.21 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelMy Holiday: Cian KinsellaWe ended up at a hotel that had its glory days in the 70s, it was huge with practically no guests in it.19 Apr 07:00 AM
EntertainmentBilly Crystal: Why New Zealand passes musterAhead of his first New Zealand shows, Billy Crystal talks about his long and storied comedy career17 Apr 04:57 AM
EntertainmentBilly Crystal on stage in NZ for first timeThe celebrated Oscar host is appearing doing two nights of "sit-down" comedy in Auckland ....11 Apr 06:06 AM
EntertainmentWatch: The best of Ronnie CorbettThe comedian - who is best known for his appearances alongside Ronnie Barker in The Two Ronnies in the 1970s and 80s - has been praised by friends and fellow stars for his comic timing, his storytelling and his ability to laugh at himself. Source: BBCWatch31 Mar 05:38 PM
EntertainmentThe man making a mockery of NZ televisionChris Schulz got a role in Leigh Hart's new comedy and now regrets it.31 Mar 07:00 AM
SportWatch: The volleyball player only makes saves with his face (satire)Source: BYUtvWatch29 Mar 06:20 PM
EntertainmentReview: John Cleese and Eric IdleThis is the show that all the palagi uncles go to. I went with my Uncle Derek, and we unexpectedly ran into my Dad and my Uncle Ken. They all seemed to be enjoying the Monty Python nostalgia. Especially the Fish Dance.23 Mar 07:00 PM
TravelMy Holiday: Cori Gonzalez-MacuerI entered an underground fight club on Phi Phi Island in Thailand a couple years ago. They put me up against an actual K1 fighter. Needless to say, the fight didn't last long.23 Mar 02:00 AM
EntertainmentKilling Joke muso Jaz Coleman's NZ comedy gigJaz Coleman is supposed to be having a break from music, but he just can't help himself.24 Feb 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAmy Schumer denies stealing jokes: 'That would be stupid'Comedy star Amy Schumer is vehemently denying claims that she stole jokes from several other comedians - including Wendy Liebman, Tammy Pescatelli, Kathleen Madigan and the late Patrice O'Neal.22 Jan 07:30 AM
EntertainmentHow comic broke Bowie death news"Everyone was quite shocked. There were audible gasps."11 Jan 09:25 PM
EntertainmentDid you hear the one about That Guy?We didn't have a TV. I grew up in Peru in a village at the top of the Andes, higher than Mt Cook.08 Jan 09:13 PM
EntertainmentJoshua Thomson - Critic & the PigSalted caramel. It's like sweet chilli sauce was in the 90s. Even Dad is asking for it on his icecream.06 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentCleese returning where he first had sexJohn Cleese talks about bringing Monty Python to New Zealand and the formative experiences the country gave him as a young man18 Dec 08:26 PM
EntertainmentJohn Cleese is coming back to NZ - but not to PalmyJohn Cleese won't visit the city he once called "the suicide capital of New Zealand" for his next tour here.16 Dec 06:30 AM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Nic SampsonNot in New Zealand because it's not on TV here, but I do get lovely messages in broken English from places like South America or Iraq saying "Are you the Mystic Ranger?"14 Dec 04:00 PM
