EntertainmentWidowed comedian Patton Oswalt's heartbreaking pleaOswalt has penned a heartbreaking essay reflecting on life since his beloved wife's shock death in April this year.06 Dec 02:30 AM
EntertainmentAmy Schumer too sick for NZ showAmy Schumer has cancelled her upcoming Auckland show over an unspecified illness.04 Dec 11:20 PM
EntertainmentComedy fest drops iconic Wellington venueThe NZ Comedy Fest has dropped one of its most iconic venues and Kiwi comedians are not happy about it.04 Dec 10:30 PM
Entertainment'Dad was looking for us with a gun'South African-born comedian Urzila Carlson tells of her childhood escape from her abusive father, the reasons she became a Kiwi.29 Nov 08:30 AM
EntertainmentKathy Griffin: Ellen has a 'mean streak'In her latest book, Kathy Griffin alleges fellow comedian Ellen banned her from her talk show.22 Nov 04:30 AM
EntertainmentFawlty Towers live show axes NZ tourA live version of hit TV show Fawlty Towers has canned its New Zealand tour, citing last week's Kaikoura earthquake among the reasons.20 Nov 08:15 PM
EntertainmentWanda Sykes lets rip as crowd boos Trump jokesComedian Wanda Sykes got booed at before she could even get to the punchline of her Trump jokes.15 Nov 11:00 PM
EntertainmentThe joke that took Seinfeld seven years to writeJerry Seinfeld has revealed that it took him seven years to write one single joke.07 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Niva knows sewingNiva Retimanu visits Jon Dyball at High Society to learn how to sew. Watch06 Nov 10:14 PM
EntertainmentWhat's the deal with Seinfeld? His Top 5 MomentsIt's the news that's bigger than a big salad. For the first time, ever, Jerry Seinfeld will perform in New Zealand. With this exciting news in mind let's look at Seinfeld's Top 5 moments, baby!02 Nov 08:00 PM
EntertainmentNo joke! Seinfeld announces NZ showJerry Seinfeld, one New Zealand show, yada yada yada....02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi comedian appears on UK panel showKiwi comedian Rose Matafeo is crushing it in the UK, appearing on a hugely popular panel show alongside some of Britain's most celebrated comedians.28 Oct 08:49 PM
EntertainmentLive Review: Bill Bailey a total hootOn the last night of his NZ tour Bill Bailey embraced oddity, death metal and Invercargill ...27 Oct 11:05 PM
EntertainmentHow Michael McIntyre sold out VectorUsually, 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.20 Oct 09:30 AM
EntertainmentBill Bailey larks around New Zealand"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 gigs19 Oct 08:00 PM
EntertainmentArena sold out: Who is Michael McIntyre?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?19 Oct 07:00 AM
EntertainmentA stage version of Fawlty Towers is coming to NZFawlty Towers - Live is coming to New Zealand.18 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCrowe mocks Trump but was it tasteful?Russell Crowe took a dig at Donald Trump while emceeing the 30th American Cinematheque Awards.17 Oct 08:00 AM
New ZealandHit UK TV show invites Kiwi starKiwi Paralympic star Liam Malone sees comedy as the perfect way to tackle conversations that make us feel uncomfortable.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe jokes Donald Trump bannedThere was just one topic that was off limits when Donald Trump was roasted by a panel of celebrities back in 2011.12 Oct 09:30 AM
WorldCreepy clowns no laughing matterAlan Sloggett has been a clown for decades after following in his father's large footsteps. Now he fears for his safety.11 Oct 05:07 AM
EntertainmentComedian Jim Jefferies postpones tour to next yearComedian Jim Jefferies has postponed his upcoming New Zealand tour until January, 2017. The rescheduling is due to Jefferies filming 27 Sep 12:30 AM
TravelTravel hits and misses: Laura DanielThe problem with flying business class though, is that it's ruined all flying for me.24 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe simple solution to TrumpOutspoken comedian Jim Jefferies offers a simple solution to Donald Trump.22 Sep 07:30 AM
EntertainmentShow milks Paralympics for laughsA British television comedy show that screened alongside the Paralympics has been a ratings hit.18 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRob Lowe roast goes horribly wrongAfter 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.07 Sep 03:30 AM
OpinionObama's most memorable comedy momentsCOMMENT: Is there a more perfect expression of the First Amendment than roasting the head of state?05 Sep 01:00 AM
EntertainmentLowe gets naked for new 'sax tape'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."02 Sep 08:30 AM
EntertainmentWhy Ricky Gervais is returning to his most vile characterMatt Suddain talks to Ricky Gervais about success and finding himself in his television alter ego.19 Aug 08:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Law Revue takes on The BachelorHe couldn't quite find love at the end of the day, but would former Bachelor Jordan Mauger have better luck finding a 'lifelong lad'?19 Aug 03:45 AM
EntertainmentMel Parsons joins forces with doggy duoMel Parsons is going on tour with the women behind hit comedy show The Bitches' Box.17 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi comedian gets five-star review in EdinburghRose Matafeo is getting some high praise for her "uproarious' Edinburgh Fringe Fest show.16 Aug 07:10 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Bussing About with Alan Carr 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.Watch12 Aug 02:57 AM
EntertainmentMeet the breakthrough comedy star of 2016Ali Wong has been lauded as the next big thing in comedy, says Jessica Goldstein.31 Jul 08:30 AM
