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
New ZealandWhanganui comedian Luke Tawi wins Raw Comedy title“It’s putting our little city on the map.”30 Oct 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Overwhelming demand': Dawn French announces extra NZ showsAfter selling out multiple New Zealand shows, the star has added plenty more.24 Oct 11:15 PM
EntertainmentFrom fan to frontrunner: How James Mustapic took over Celebrity Treasure IslandComedian James Mustapic has discovered himself on the set of Celebrity Treasure Island.21 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentCal Wilson's final video shows star in good spiritsThe late comedian shared an adorable video where she was seen smiling and laughing.12 Oct 07:39 PM
EntertainmentKarl Puschmann: What’s the deal with the Seinfeld reunion?The man who made a career out of nothing has just teased… well, something.12 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi comedian Cal Wilson's cause of death revealedThe star reportedly collapsed filming The Great Australian Bake Off.11 Oct 10:34 PM
EntertainmentHeartbreaking detail in resurfaced Cal Wilson interviewThe comedian passed away yesterday after a 'short illness'.11 Oct 07:58 PM
EntertainmentTributes pour in for 'kind, generous' Kiwi comedian Cal WilsonFriends and fellow comedians have recalled Wilson's joy and positivity.11 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandHamilton's 'misfits' come out of the shadows for Festival of WeirdHamiltonians urged to embrace their inner weirdness for a unique festival.09 Oct 12:51 AM
EntertainmentBritish comedy queen Dawn French announces NZ tourThe star is set to return to Kiwi shores to provide a bunch of giggles.08 Oct 07:00 PM
EntertainmentBilly T nominees announced: Who will be NZ's next rising comedy star?The nominees include a mix of TV regulars and stand up favourites01 Oct 01:35 AM
EntertainmentLadies Night: classic Kiwi comedy meets Magic Mike in red hot live showLadies Night is coming to a town near you and is a must-see Kiwi comedy.30 Sep 09:52 PM
Travel'I love trains - when they work,' rails stranded Kiwi comicIt's been a wild week for the comic, whose train trip was followed by 22 million people.29 Sep 06:30 PM
LifestyleWhy is the comedy industry home to so many questionable men?On a dating app for artsy types, I found a hotbed of infidelity and weird obsessions.20 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleHow ‘dad jokes’ may prepare your kids for a lifetime of embarrassmentAccording to psychology, 'dad jokes' might be more than just a rite of passage for kids.03 Sep 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentFirst impressions with Rose Matafeo: Meeting Mandela, becoming a comedianTimes: The Kiwi comedian on her hippie parents and the culture that made her.31 Aug 10:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi comedian’s beloved BBC romcom hasn’t lost any of its charmREVIEW: The new chapter feels fresh and unpredictable.29 Aug 06:00 PM
