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
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentJames Nokise: 'It’s very important to me that my audience feels safe in amongst the laughter'The comedian talks to Elisabeth Easther.13 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelComedian roasts Australian stereotypes in satirical videoThe popular comedian took aim Down Under.13 Mar 05:22 AM
OpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Chris Rock slaps back, but did he hit?The comedian breaks his silence about being slapped by Will Smith and comes out swinging.09 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy Fest brings back international comedians for first time since 2019The festival is back after taking 2022 off due to the pandemic.07 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentChris Rock erupts over Jada Pinkett-Smith affairHe has alleged that the actress' infidelity was the cause of Will Smith's outburst.05 Mar 08:30 PM
EntertainmentWill Chris Rock visit Will Smith slap in Netflix livestream special today?Rock is widely expected to use this forum for a full response to the incident.04 Mar 06:38 PM
LifestyleFemale comedian exposes man's disgusting Valentine's Day messages'In case anyone is wondering what being a female comedian is like,' she wrote.16 Feb 09:58 PM
