New ZealandKiwi comedians delve into art of quitting smoking'I was on my knees, my eyes were tearing up and my cousins were pissing themselves.'22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIs Ellen DeGeneres turning her back on showbiz?'This is the last time you're going to see me.'10 Jul 09:59 PM
EntertainmentInside the bitter Eddie Murphy v Bill Cosby feudThe savage rivalry still rages on to this day.08 Jul 03:44 AM
EntertainmentReview: A reflective Dai Henwood still brings the laughsOPINION: The comic is not done with living yet, nor has he lost his sense of humour.05 Jul 03:16 AM
EntertainmentComedy star spotted sipping wine at NZ wineriesThe comedian and best-selling author is back in New Zealand for the first time since 2019.04 Jul 02:40 AM
KahuMāori comedian who got slack for characters 'from the hood' says she is giving them a voiceCharde Heremaia uses her characters to portray life in the hood.30 Jun 07:12 PM
ReviewsIn its third season, The Bear gets avant-gardeCan the show hang on to its messy core while chasing greatness?28 Jun 09:49 PM
LifestyleMatariki: How to spend your long weekend in the cityLights, ice skating, comedy - bring in the Māori New Year with our long weekend guide.27 Jun 05:14 AM
ReviewsReview: Jerry Seinfeld brings complaint comedy to Auckland’s Spark ArenaThe Spinoff's Duncan Greive watches the ups and downs of an icon at 70.26 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘No hugging, no learning’: How Seinfeld made the world a nastier, funnier placeTelegraph: Ahead of Jerry Seinfeld's Auckland gig, a look back at his show's legacy.24 Jun 04:00 AM
Entertainment'I miss a dominant masculinity': Jerry Seinfeld's latest controversy explainedWhy is the comedian in the news for nostalgia and what's behind the backlash popping off?04 Jun 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'I am living now': Dai Henwood on battling incurable cancer and how he told his kids'Part memoir, part masterclass in hope.'30 May 05:00 PM
ReviewsStephanie HolmesReview: NZ loves Dawn French, but does she love us? It's hard to tellName drops, laughs but no NZ connection. The verdict on Dawn French's first Auckland show.29 May 09:47 PM
EntertainmentRead all the NZ Herald's reviews from the 2024 NZ International Comedy FestivalThe popular festival entertained audiences in Auckland and Wellington this month.27 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOnline blog gave this comedian her big break'What I wrote as a 15-year-old still circulate now as memes.'26 May 09:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Comedy Festival: Billy T, Fred Award winners named for 2024Lana Walters, Barnie Duncan and Trygve Wakenshaw took home the prizes last night.26 May 05:07 PM
LifestyleYou need to check out these Auckland events before they're goneWondering what’s happening around Auckland? Luckily, our weekend guide has you covered.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandBitches' Box comedy tour raises $25k for FarmstrongThe Bitches' Box shows by comedians Amelia Dunbar and Emma Newborn drew 1800 people.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWhy the world stopped laughing at ‘tone-deaf rich guy’ Jerry SeinfeldThe billionaire king of comedy has been booed and accused of making bad movies.19 May 02:00 AM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: ‘Genius and madcap’ as Te Radar turns back the clockAntarctica, alcohol and Kiwi cookbooks get the comedy treatment across five shows.15 May 05:00 AM
LifestyleExplore Auckland's arts and culture scene this weekendAucklanders are spoilt for choice with things to do this weekend.10 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleMelanie Bracewell's egg-cellent joke draws Woolworths' attentionWoolworths responded after the comedian slammed their less-than-impressive egg reviews.09 May 02:30 AM
Entertainment'Don’t say that s*** again': Tom Brady's awkward hot mic moment during roastThe NFL star looked visibly uncomfortable before hot mic moment.06 May 02:52 AM
LifestyleThings to do in Auckland this weekend: Celebrating everything local, from music to markets to comedyYou won’t be running short on ideas of things to do in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend.02 May 06:00 PM
Entertainment'Something is off': Jerry Seinfeld sparks health concernsThe 70-year-old comedian has not responded to request for comment.30 Apr 07:13 PM
EntertainmentJerry Seinfeld: 'Nobody wants to be yelled at'Too PC? Seinfeld thinks stand-up comedians are in a good position.29 Apr 10:13 PM
EntertainmentEllen breaks silence on being 'kicked out' of HollywoodThe comedian has made claims about the 2020 scandal that led to her career's demise.27 Apr 03:26 AM
New ZealandFrom studying law to playing the potty-mouthed 'bogan': Aussie comedian Chopper gets candidThe comedic icon says meeting the real life Chopper Read was under-whelming.26 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Project's 'tone-deaf' interview with mum kicked out of comedy showViewers noted the irony in a chat with a breastfeeding mum who was asked to leave a show.23 Apr 12:02 AM
Entertainment'Take this baby outside': Comedian kicks breastfeeding mother out of showBarker claimed the baby was 'disrupting' his show, but many people walked out in protest.22 Apr 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSpinal Destination star on overcoming darkness, depression and his disabilityA sudden accident left him a tetraplegic, now he’s the star of a new local dramedy.05 Apr 09:30 PM
EntertainmentCatherine Tate: ‘I had no idea the impact Dr Who had’Where does the comedian think true character is?05 Apr 12:00 AM
Entertainment'Genius and sweetheart': Happy Gilmore star dies after battle with illness'He was just the greatest guy. I will truly miss him.'03 Apr 02:52 AM
EntertainmentA comedian's tour of Auckland's best spotsEvery week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.30 Mar 04:00 PM
