New ZealandHow Rhys Darby uses comedy to navigate a chaotic worldLegendary Kiwi comic Rhys Darby, back in New Zealand with a new stand-up show, reflects on comedy’s role in chaos and why keeping it light still matters.Watch13 Apr 09:00 PM
Entertainment'I need to do this': Rhys Darby's going back to his rootsDarby says people still want to hold 'band meetings' with him.07 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumBusinessFrom humble food truck to feeding Benedict CumberbatchAfter starting a mobile food service a van, an Auckland couple now cater to movie stars.19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Keeping a cool hand - er, head - for auditionsPilot season puts an expectant buzz in the Los Angeles air.16 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Love is all around you ...even at the tyre shopThe boring wonder that is Valentine's Day is nearly upon us again, Rhys Darby.09 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Patience key to marriage on warm Waikiki nightsThe wife and I recently celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Hawaii, writes Rhys Darby. I was already booked to do a show there so the timing was perfect.02 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: I'll knock off Everest just for a laugh - and to help save kidsI'm pleased to announce that this year I'll be attempting Everest. I mean it just seems to make sense doesn't it?19 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Keeping up with tech stuff can be bafflingIs it just me or does life feel like it's moving faster these days? The year is nearly over and yet I swear it was only yesterday I was partying like it was 1999.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: It's all downhill on a trip to picturesque RockiesI took the family on a bit of a winter jaunt last week.08 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Move over Paul Blart, a Kiwi mall guy's in storeYou can lose yourself for three days in giant city-within-a-city, writes Rhys Darby.01 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Weird and wonderful is always bigger in TexasAs some of you may know, in my spare time I have an avid interest in the field of cryptozoology. Perhaps you've heard of my radio show called The Cryptid Factor.24 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Anti-comedian Kaufman still having the last laughI'm writing this having gained some recent information that if believed could rock your very world.17 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: My time with David LettermanLast week I performed on The Late Show with David Letterman. This was the gig I had been hoping to get for years, writes Rhys Darby.10 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Feel the fear and stare zombie death in faceWalking Denver's streets after a movie proves an apocalyptic experience for Rhys Darby.27 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Phone shoppers need more than retail therapyAround 23 per cent of smartphone users said their most common time for shopping was during a meal, writes Rhys Darby. But wait, it gets worse - 7 per cent of those surveyed admitted to shopping online while listening to their spouse discuss work.20 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Forget dear old Santa, Halloween rules in USHalloween fever has well and truly hit the States. As far as holidays go, I think it's fair to say that it's bigger than Christmas over here, writes Rhys Darby.13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Jellyfish smacks are the nemesis of nuke plantsWhat's the go with jellyfish? They're so weird and we know so little about them.06 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: We're walking on the wild side of Los AngelesHello and welcome to this, my 50th column for the Herald. Wow ... listen to those trumpets sounding.29 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Giant American airship no laughing matterAir travel is about to take another giant leap of faith. Watch out everyone, an American company is bringing back the Zeppelin.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Slip slidin' away in LASlippery slope to embarrassment as past comes back to haunt me, writes Rhys Darby.08 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Pervy Nessie's back making waves in lochGrab your binoculars and book your tickets because good ole Nessie's back in the news! Last week there was another sighting, writes Rhys Darby.01 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Who ya gonna call if your wallet is nicked?As adults we have to take responsibility for our possessions and that's a lesson I'm constantly re-teaching myself, writes Rhys Darby.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: 2013 - Endeavouring to enjoy a space oddityI took the family to the California Science Centre last week to see the space shuttle Endeavour.11 Aug 05:30 PM