EntertainmentWill Kiwi comedian's mum find love with David Seymour?Comedian James Mustapic and his mum, Janet, chat to the Herald about their new TVNZ show.04 Mar 08:10 PM
EntertainmentWhen U2 got stuck in a lemon: Spinal Tap and the ridiculous reality of rockWhy Rob Reiner's film This Is Spinal Tap remains a perfect study of metal idiocy.04 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRichard Lewis’ official cause of death revealedThe details were revealed on the Hollywood actor's death certificate.03 Mar 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentNZ comedian Bubbah on mental health and going off-grid'I've grown up': Bubbah, aka Tina from Turners, on the moment that changed her life.02 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentSad Oompa Loompas, angry parents: Glasgow's disastrous Willy Wonka ExperienceIn case you missed it, here's why everyone is talking about this 'immersive experience'.01 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandRecord turnout for Hamilton's big week of art and performanceA feast of performing art has Hamiltonians in a cultural frenzy.26 Feb 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTop international comedian applies to liquidate NZ production companyThe Stripe Studios entity is facing legal action from Netflix star.20 Feb 04:02 PM
Entertainment10 romantic movies to watch on Valentines DaySee big classic romcoms alongside some unexpected entries.13 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMonty Python star tells fans: I still have to work aged 80‘Too late’ for financial security.12 Feb 05:56 AM
EntertainmentKarl Puschmann: Is there a more fiercely patriotic comedian than Guy Williams?He loves Kiwis. Even the ones that don’t love him back.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Literally Dying': Blake Pavey on his new comedy show and living with cystic fibrosis'It’s not really punching up or down, it’s more punching myself in the face.'08 Feb 10:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Porn star Lisa Ann handcuffed, 'dragged out' of Matt Rife comedy show'I did nothing wrong!'08 Feb 09:08 PM
New ZealandAustralian comedian Hamish Blake competing in debut Coast to CoastThe comedian faces his toughest challenge yet when he attempts the gruelling 234km race.07 Feb 01:50 AM
Letters to the EditorLetters: How to make vandals respect others’ workOPINION: Readers have their say on bus shelter vandalism, AI and more.24 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentGolden Globes host slams audience after opening monologue 'fell flat''Can we f***ing laugh at ourselves?'14 Jan 07:33 PM
EntertainmentGraham Norton: ‘Getting stabbed was awful but it changed my life for the better’I lost half my blood but ‘I’m alive. I’m good. I’m golden.'08 Jan 01:26 AM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannOpinion: Ricky Gervais’ new comedy special is an explosive dudTitled Armageddon, it’s the equivalent of being trapped by your boomer uncle at Xmas.28 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAcclaimed Aussie comedy film showcases the Christmas spirit DownunderDirector Madeleine Dyer has been surprised and humbled by reactions to the film.17 Dec 01:06 AM
EntertainmentChris Parker on comedy and what everyone gets wrong about weddingsThe comedian has continued to see his career go from strength to strength.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentChelsea Handler announces return to NZThe Grammy-nominated comedian is visiting Auckland and Wellington next year.11 Dec 12:00 AM
EntertainmentRussell Howard on the delights of turning right and massaging Sam Neill’s pigThe last time comedian Russell Howard was in New Zealand, he could only turn left.06 Dec 03:17 AM
TravelBread, circus and a 1000m blow-up tent: Christchurch Buskers Festival returnsThe city has blown out the big top with new venues and a 1000m2 inflatable hall.05 Dec 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy funding comedy is no economic jokeOpinion: I reckon I can help improve New Zealand’s GDP.29 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Jimmy Carr's bizarre run-in with NZ patched gang memberJimmy Carr got more than he bargained for when he visited Hamilton.27 Nov 09:21 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: TikTok comedian Matt Rife’s leap to primetime an evolutionary misstepIn Natural Selection he vents his anger at all of his 18 million followers.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFishing, house-hunting: Bill Bailey on his love affair with NZ and his nationwide tourBailey has looked at real estate here, saying he has thought about moving.18 Nov 03:00 PM
Entertainment‘Pain of losing you’: Cal Wilson's husband's heartbreaking tributeCal Wilson’s husband has shared a heartbreaking tribute about the loss of his wife.12 Nov 12:00 AM
BusinessMoney Talks: Comedian James Mustapic on Celebrity Treasure Island, expensive blueberriesListen: From alt-comedy to household celebrity, Mustapic talks life, career and money.10 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentComedian Jerry Seinfeld announces return to New ZealandThe screen jokester and icon is coming back to Aotearoa with two shows up his sleeves.08 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben CaldwellSomeone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'06 Nov 04:00 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Can Bill Burr’s Old Dads learn any new tricks in his woke-roasting comedy?It’s a coming-of-age film for men in their 50s who should know better.02 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuNZ's rookie comedian of the year always 'the class clown'Tawi won the Raw Comedy Quest Grand Final during the weekend in Auckland.31 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandLittle festival with big heart on in the ‘StingsCheck out the free shows, on every day from Wednesday to Sunday.30 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandCanoeing for Beginners: What would you do to get your hands on some money?The Little Theatre’s end-of-year production is very loosely based on a famous news story.30 Oct 09:17 PM
