EntertainmentVying for the yellow towelIt's more than six months to next year's comedy festival, but the Billy T Award nominations for up-and-coming stand-ups have been announced.02 Nov 06:00 PM
LifestyleLife lessons: Oscar Kightley The actor and comedian shares some lessons life has taught him.24 Oct 08:00 PM
EntertainmentDes McLean is raising the roofGlasgow comedian Des McLean joins the Red Hot Chilli Pipers for tomorrow night's clan gathering.28 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentEddie Izzard is a stand-up guyEddie Izzard is taking a break from his screen career to bring his latest stand-up show to New Zealand. He talks to Michele Manelis.09 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentDemetri Martin is a joker with a jotterStand-up guy Demetri Martin draws on his own experiences, and a sketch-pad, to keep his audience amused, writes Jacqueline Smith.18 Aug 02:00 AM
EntertainmentFilms showcasing the life of Billy T hit screensThe life of Billy T James is being celebrated with two films showing different sides of the star. Russell Baillie reports.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrilliant Billy: 20 years onNo one has come close to filling the shoes of Billy T. James since he died 20 years ago. Susan Pepperell finds out why. 06 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentElisha Cuthbert: Somebody to loveElisha Cuthbert's 24 character was one we loved to hate. So the actress jumped at the chance to flex her comedy muscle in a new role about a quarter-life crisis, writes Jacqueline Smith.23 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionForward Thinking: We're geeks for freaksNew Zealand drama hit a new high this week with last night's premiere of Nothing Trivial, the TV One showing starring local celebs as characters so real they could be your neighbours.20 Jul 09:30 PM
EntertainmentComedy couple tie knot in Las VegasTwo of New Zealand's best-known comedians have wed in Las Vegas while on a six-week tour of the United States.17 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentDemetri Martin: He may draw a crowdComedian Demetri Martin heads to New Zealand later this year for two stand-up shows.13 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentCharlie Sheen's comeback in new comedy seriesCharlie Sheen is to star in a new comedy series.08 Jul 01:26 AM
EntertainmentCharlie Sheen to feel the heat of a 'Roast'Charlie Sheen is to appear in a <i>Comedy Central Roast</i>.05 Jul 10:24 PM
EntertainmentCinema's grande dame: Catherine DeneuveAt 67, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve embodies the essence of growing old gracefully. Helen Barlow surveys the life and loves of the star and talks to her about her new film, a feminist comedy.01 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTV Picks of the week: Family Guy: It's A Trap, Bob's BurgersIt's a big night for fans of grown-up animated comedy, with Four kicking off new series for three of its cartoon shows, and introducing another to its line-up.29 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldFixing serious problems in Iceland no jokeComedian Jon Gnarr's irreverent campaign to be mayor of Reykjavik is now making a respectable political difference.24 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTwo comedy line-ups to add to your calendarJust when you thought your laugh lines had subsided, two big comedy line-ups have been added to the calendar.08 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie Review: The Hangover Part IIHere's the thing. The first <i>Hangover</i> was funny because everybody was trying to remember what happened.07 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMike Tyson gets 'funny' praise for appearance on Hangover 2Bradley Cooper has praised Mike Tyson for being "very funny" in <i>The Hangover: Part II</i>.22 May 10:03 PM
EntertainmentMy Big Week: Shannon RyanShannon Ryan is the roving reporter on the new season of 'The Jono Project', tomorrow, 10pm on TV3.18 May 07:00 PM
