Entertainment'Pessimism will kill me': Dai Henwood reveals latest in cancer fightThe comedian, who is battling bowel cancer himself, will host The Comedy Treatment.31 Jul 07:09 AM
OpinionDave Mollard: 'If we don’t already have it, we aren’t building it'Opinion: The Green Games in Palmy will solve the Commonwealth's dilemma.30 Jul 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘A vulnerable time’: Madeleine Sami on her thriving career and the end of her relationship with LadyhawkeActor/director reflects on life, loss and love through the busiest period of her career.30 Jul 10:54 PM
EntertainmentSpy: Jono Kenyon gets his kit offNationwide tour of Ladies Night reboot starts in September.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I have no idea what this is doing here': Mystery pole appears in woman's drivewayShe says the community is as invested as she is in discovering how it got there - and why.27 Jul 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Spontaneous humour is the funniestIf the moment passes, your gag won’t be funny anymore.19 Jul 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFortune Feimster: Sweet and Salty comedian on Hooters, horoscopes and coming out'I want people from different walks of life to find something in it that they relate to.'11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandComedy festival to blow away cyclone bluesThe stars of Hawke's Bay's upcoming comedy festival are ready to bring the laughs.11 Jul 12:36 AM
Entertainment'Amazing experience': Top UK comedian recalls emotional Kiwi showBill Bailey had a 'wobble' during a 2021 NZ show, but it became his most memorable.09 Jul 10:13 PM
EntertainmentChris Parker dishes on his romantic honeymoon and new showThe comedian spills the beans on his upcoming honeymoon and hilarious new sitcom.17 Jun 06:00 PM
EntertainmentBilly T winner Abby Howells on why she returned to stand-up comedyListen: The 2023 Billy T winner spoke with her predecessor, Brynley Stent.31 May 08:37 AM
EntertainmentMadeleine Sami talks about her new show DeadlochMadeleine Sami speaks about her newest shows Deadloch and drops some hints about future projects she has lined up. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 May 10:00 PM
EntertainmentBilly T and Fred awards recognise top comedy talentAbby Howells and Guy Montgomery have taken out the biggest prizes in NZ comedy.28 May 05:54 PM
EntertainmentNominees for NZ's top comedy award announcedThe three comedians are up for the Best Show at this year's festival27 May 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsJoe BennettJoe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin AmisColumnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.26 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentUrzila Carlson on going from being asked to leave by audience to selling out theatresThe acclaimed comedian also discusses the only award worth winning.26 May 05:00 PM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: The 2023 Billy T Award nomineesThis is your chance to see this year's nominees.26 May 02:12 AM
ReviewsComedy Festival reviews: Melanie Bracewell, Frankie McNair and moreCheck back for our reviews from the Herald team throughout the festival.24 May 06:05 AM
EntertainmentHow troupes and groups have helped local comedy thriveBilly T' Billy takes a final look back at the last decade of NZ comedy23 May 07:06 AM
EntertainmentRhys Darby: Why awards are really 'just a pain in the ass'The NZ comic and actor speaks about the higher worth of tangible achievement over awards.19 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom cigarette timers to women as 'novelty acts': How NZ comedy has changed in the last 20 yearsThis year marks 30 years since the first New Zealand International Comedy Festival.15 May 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Police rush to respond to cries for help ... from a goat"That’s a person," one of the officers said to the other.12 May 02:28 AM
KahuTe Atiawa comedian Joe Daymond on US stage with industry’s biggest namesMāori comedian Joe Daymond takes to the big stage in the US10 May 08:30 PM
EntertainmentHow borrowing an auntie's bach helped kick off the Comedy FestivalIt has been 30 years since the birth of the International Comedy Festival.08 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGuy Williams: Why my parents rather I worked in the mines than did comedyGuy Williams won the Billy T in 2012 - now his sister is hoping to do the same.02 May 08:02 AM
EntertainmentWhy not every gig is an immediate winner for comedy award hopefulsThis week's Billy T' Billy gets into tricky subject matter24 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLost joke from The Simpsons finally revealedAfter 30 years, Marge's humorous quip has been uncovered.24 Apr 01:26 AM
ReviewsReview: Show has all the ingredients for a great night’s entertainmentThe cast of 38 did not miss a beat.20 Apr 01:49 AM
EntertainmentKiwi actor's shock Marvel payday: 'The fee was not enough to cover the expenses'Comedian and Educators star did not earn as much as you'd expect.17 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAward-winning comic's worst gig: 'Nine years later, people still come up to me'Gabby Anderson and James Nokise are on this week's Billy T' Billy episode.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment'This is a dream you gotta let go': Why harassment pushed comic out of industryThe NZ Herald's comedy podcast returns ahead of the International Comedy Festival!03 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleMcDonald’s April Fools' McFry burger prank backfires for AussiesThe McDonald’s prank on Aussie fans backfired spectacularly.02 Apr 06:07 AM
EntertainmentFriends' star reveals why show wouldn't be made todayStar of hit show says sensitivities have changed.29 Mar 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: A banging good guide for how to use a crutch properlyOPINION: Yes, you can smack it on a bench to get the attention of hospitality staff.14 Mar 09:47 PM
