New ZealandFane suspended for offensive rantDavid Fane has been suspended from his Radio Network job for a week for offensive comments made during an expletive-laden rant last week.28 Jun 04:22 AM
EntertainmentFrom comedy to drama - Gervais a man of many talentsRicky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's amusing yet bittersweet debut film is a departure from their previous collaborations.18 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi fans outraged by the American WestsThe home of the American West family is "too classy" and there's no room for a Munter in the US version of <i>Outrageous Fortune</i>.12 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOne man BrandOutlandish English comedian Russell Brand gets a film to call his own, playing a wastrel rock star.09 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandGotcha rival's sting harpoons hostAn embarrassed TVNZ has been forced to apologise to viewers after it was duped into broadcasting a live-to-air interview with a fake pro-whaling lobbyist.08 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTVNZ's Henry falls prey to pranksterThe state broadcaster has admitted it was duped by a prankster pretending to be a pro-whaling advocate.08 Jun 02:26 AM
EntertainmentWarning: May contain story and charactersAnother local comedy crew is unleashing its souped-up vehicle.20 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBilly goes to kidTeenage comic <b>Rhys Mathewson</b> has disco-danced his way to a Billy T. James award.19 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Radiradirah</i>: A pack of jokersNew show <i>Radiradirah</i> has assembled a comedy dream team in a cast where Boy goes <i>bro'Town</i> and it's Fred Dagg v Flight of the Conchords. But is putting them all in a sketch show a good idea?19 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: <i>Avenue Q</i> at The CivicOpening with the eternal question - 'what do you do with a BA in English?' - <i>Avenue Q</i> dispenses a bright and breezy antidote to the pressures of life in the big city.16 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMaking Chopper a stand-up guyThe man behind 'Chopper' - and the star of forthcoming New Zealand film <i>Predicament</i> - talks to Alex Perrott.14 May 12:50 AM
Entertainment<i>Comedy Fest Review:</i> Jarred Fell, Pani & PaniFell, a 2010 Billy T. Award Nominee, is rude, suggestive and sex-crazed, asking the many audience members he uses during the show about their sex lives.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: Trekkie Monster<i>Timeout</i> catches up with Trekkie Monster from puppet show-meets-theatre musical <i>Avenue Q</i>.12 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Comedy Fest Review:</i> Tarun Mohanbhai, The ComediettesThere are fewer Indian jokes this year, even though they are clearly what the audience is after - the thick accents Mohanbhai did pull out had the room roaring.12 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Golden Girls</i> star, 88, hosts <i>Saturday Night Live</i>Drawing on her six decades in comedy, Betty White was the consummate host - sweet, sassy, salty, charming and clearly game for anything.09 May 11:10 PM
EntertainmentAn honest parodyCourteney Cox's new role is her most daring and controversial yet. She tells Rebecca Barry why she's basically playing herself.09 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentUgh, but it's real addictive<i>Cougar Town</i> perpetuates some nasty stereotypes about men and women, reports Deborah Hill Cone.09 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRelatives of London bombing victims criticise satirical film<I>Four Lions</I> tells the story of four young Muslim fundamentalists who travel from Yorkshire to London for a bungled assault on the marathon.07 May 01:30 AM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> <i>Tic Tic</i> at the Limelight LoungeAt the more refined end of the Comedy Fest spectrum is an elegant memoir chronicling Paul Barrett's life-long engagement with Tourette's syndrome.05 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMore laughs on the wayShould your wallet still be showing signs of flushness and your sides remain unsplit after three weeks of comedy festival, there's another big name on the way.05 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleFavourite things: Funny businessComedian Justine Smith gets serious about her favourite things.02 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Comedy Fest Review:</i> Maeve Higgins and Jarlath ReganIf the rule of comedy is that you have to round off every joke you start then Maeve Higgins breaks it every time.28 Apr 02:33 AM
Entertainment$108m movie deal will see <i>Borat</i> star acting the goatSacha Baron Cohen is preparing to unveil a fourth alter ego...27 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentGreater expectationsThe local old hand: <i>7 Days</i> has boosted Jeremy Elwood's reputation as a comic, so can he live up to the hype?26 Apr 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> The 5 Star Comedy PreviewA comic genius is a guy who can skulk onto the stage and tell a joke about not being allowed to open his hotel window and have everyone giggling and writhing.23 Apr 04:00 PM
