Whanganui comedian Luke Tawi wins Raw Comedy title
“It’s putting our little city on the map.”
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Sir Billy Connolly's terrifying encounter with Kiwi gang
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Leigh Hart opens up about marriage breakdown: 'I couldn’t eat'
The comedian has opened up about what helped him get through those dark days.
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Q&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to Tauranga
The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Topp Twins’ courage: ‘We’re doing the best we can’
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Cal Wilson's final video shows star in good spirits
The late comedian shared an adorable video where she was seen smiling and laughing.
Karl Puschmann: What’s the deal with the Seinfeld reunion?
The man who made a career out of nothing has just teased… well, something.
Kiwi comedian Cal Wilson's cause of death revealed
The star reportedly collapsed filming The Great Australian Bake Off.
Jada says Chris Rock asked her out amid Will divorce rumours
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Heartbreaking detail in resurfaced Cal Wilson interview
The comedian passed away yesterday after a 'short illness'.
'Devastated': Kiwi comedian dies in Sydney
Originally from Christchurch, the beloved comedian died surrounded by family and friends.
British comedy queen Dawn French announces NZ tour
The star is set to return to Kiwi shores to provide a bunch of giggles.
Comedian Billy Connolly's upsetting update amid Parkinson's battle
The star and his wife reveal the comedian has suffered a 'serious' setback in his battle.
'I love trains - when they work,' rails stranded Kiwi comic
It's been a wild week for the comic, whose train trip was followed by 22 million people.
UK police launch investigation into Russell Brand allegations
Detectives are investigating allegations of 'non-recent' sexual offences.
Russell Brand's boast about Meghan Markle resurfaces
Brand spoke candidly about his involvement with Prince Harry's wife.
'Contact us': Police launch Russell Brand probe, urge victims to come forward
Police announced the probe and Brand's tour is postponed amid media storm.
Inside Russell Brand’s conspiracy-fuelled army of fans – and why they will never let him be cancelled
'We’re with you, Russell,' wrote one supporter, yielding 4,000 likes.
‘My 60s feel like my 20s’: Comedian Michèle A'Court on the joys of ‘stepping into elderhood’
'My knee hurts and I've got a hearing aid… but I don't have regular daily responsibility.'
Star unrecognisable after lip procedure
The comedian is sporting fuller lips after undergoing a procedure that left them swollen.
Far North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty plea
News snippets from the Far North.
The Gold Coast gave Taskmaster's Melanie Bracewell a memorable first trip abroad
Billy T award winner Mel Bracewell on travel: skiing, snow monkeys, and unfolded laundry.
Comedian pulls off 'unbelievable' win in Wellington
"There’s just a real authenticity about who he is as a person."
‘Comedy king’ coming to Hawke’s Bay
Toitoi is really excited to have Russell Howard coming to perform.
Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving after Beverly Hills crash
Davidson’s charge comes three months after the Beverly Hills crash.
Madeleine Sami talks about her new show Deadloch
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Michele A’Court on the 'most terrifyingly, traumatically poor' she has ever been
Listen: A'Court talks about her days on What Now and finding a path to freelance success.
'Do better': Former Saturday Night Live star angrily shoves fan
The moment has gone viral with many torn about what to think.
Award-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.
Comedian roasts Australian stereotypes in satirical video
The popular comedian took aim Down Under.
Revealed: Rebel Wilson's private relationship struggle
Wilson has made a sad confession about her relationship with Ramona Agruma in new podcast.
TikTok comedian goes viral with hilarious videos mocking travellers
The relatable skits have amassed millions of views.