EconomyA funny thing about recessionsLocal comedians are hoping the 2010 NZ International Comedy Festival will be like last year, when the bad times were good for ticket sales.18 Apr 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> Mind Over Patter at ClassicAnd what do you for a job? asked Chris Cox of one of the six whom he had dragged up on stage for the grand finale.18 Apr 05:58 AM
EntertainmentLawsuit looms over Billy T DVDThe widow and daughter of Billy T. James are considering legal action for what they claim is their share of royalties.09 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBoy, oh boyAfter a bumper opening weekend, <i>Boy</i> is on track to become one of New Zealand's most successful films.31 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentConchords sell out British shows<i>Flight of the Conchords</i> seem to be doing okay when it comes to "business time" (that's not a euphemism).24 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentBack on their feetComedy co-stars Jaquie Brown and Madeleine Sami are dancing to another tune.10 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentDid you hear the one about ...Get your ribs ready for the next round of what promises to be side-splitting comedy shows.07 Mar 03:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Preview:</i> <i>The Importance of Being Earnest</i> at Maidment Theatre06 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentRove heads our wayWe no longer have Rove McManus gracing our living rooms every Friday night but he's heading over to host the annual comedy gala on Friday April 23.17 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentValentine's DayA disappointingly bland romantic comedy, <i>Valentine's Day</i> boasts an ensemble cast.17 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentWaltons for weirdosModern Family's bittersweet laughs are worth staying home for.23 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentFamily guyThe man who gave us Al Bundy returns to our screens as an older but not necessarily wiser television father.21 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentOld DogsCalling middle-agers John Travolta and Robin Williams old dogs may seem a bit harsh, few Hollywood actresses would agree to be in a film with a similar title.06 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentA show of enthusiasmCrusty Larry David has found his movie niche as Woody Allen returns to his New York roots.06 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandComedian to fight sex chargeThe prominent comedian facing a child sex charge denies the allegation and will fight to clear his name.19 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Full Monty – with bells onA British cult comedy hit – about Morris dancing – makes its way to cinemas this week.06 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentFears of a clownVanessa Thorpe reports on the extraordinary comeback of comedian Robin Williams, who endured a relapse into alcoholism, a divorce, and heart surgery.02 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentMy big week: Brendhan LovegroveSeven days in the life of comic host Brendhan Lovegrove02 Dec 03:00 PM
Entertainment<i>A quick word with:</i> Tim MinchinTim Minchin the comedic musician who sings about sex, death and God.25 Nov 03:00 PM
EntertainmentWhat's On This WeekRhys Darby is everywhere - from feature films, to the radio waves, to big budget commercials, to TV shows in Rwanda.25 Nov 03:00 PM
EntertainmentTen most overpaid film starsWill Ferrell has topped Forbes magazine's list of the Most Overpaid Stars.19 Nov 06:53 PM
EntertainmentFatherhood keeps 'Conchords' stars busyNow they've got the album of the second series out of the way, what's up with Flight of the Conchords? 04 Nov 03:00 PM
EntertainmentJohn Cleese plans <i>Fish</i> musical<i>Monty Python</i> comic John Cleese reveals plans to turn comedy caper <i>A Fish Called Wanda</i> into a musical.19 Oct 07:50 PM
EntertainmentCleese vents rage at ex-wife in showJohn Cleese launches his one-man comedy show with a series of nasty digs aimed at his ex-wife Alyce Faye.04 Oct 07:06 PM
