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Tape Face turns 20: It's been a wild ride for the America's Got Talent finalist
Now based in Las Vegas, Kiwi comic Sam Wills is heading home for a special anniversary show.
'It was a very sweet thing to say': Kiwi comics on working with Hollywood stars
Billy T' Billy this week talks women in comedy and how the industry is changing.
Billy T Award nominees revealed
Six performers have been selected to vie for the coveted comedy prize.
Catch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland events
If you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.
Read all the NZ Herald's reviews from the 2024 NZ International Comedy Festival
The popular festival entertained audiences in Auckland and Wellington this month.
NZ Comedy Festival: Billy T, Fred Award winners named for 2024
Lana Walters, Barnie Duncan and Trygve Wakenshaw took home the prizes last night.
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Grab your boating gear, see a show, or get creative with the kids
Rain or sun, you don't want to miss out on experiencing these thrilling weekend events.
Karl Puschmann: ‘Genius and madcap’ as Te Radar turns back the clock
Antarctica, alcohol and Kiwi cookbooks get the comedy treatment across five shows.
Explore Auckland's arts and culture scene this weekend
Aucklanders are spoilt for choice with things to do this weekend.
Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Celebrating everything local, from music to markets to comedy
You won’t be running short on ideas of things to do in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend.
'Take this baby outside': Comedian kicks breastfeeding mother out of show
Barker claimed the baby was 'disrupting' his show, but many people walked out in protest.
Hayley Sproull named as NZ International Comedy Festival host
Get ready to giggle New Zealand, this line-up is one you won't want to miss.
Russell Howard on the delights of turning right and massaging Sam Neill’s pig
The last time comedian Russell Howard was in New Zealand, he could only turn left.
Why funding comedy is no economic joke
Opinion: I reckon I can help improve New Zealand’s GDP.
Q&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to Tauranga
The Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.
Billy T nominees announced: Who will be NZ's next rising comedy star?
The nominees include a mix of TV regulars and stand up favourites
Billy T winner Abby Howells on why she returned to stand-up comedy
Listen: The 2023 Billy T winner spoke with her predecessor, Brynley Stent.
Billy T and Fred awards recognise top comedy talent
Abby Howells and Guy Montgomery have taken out the biggest prizes in NZ comedy.
Nominees for NZ's top comedy award announced
The three comedians are up for the Best Show at this year's festival
Urzila Carlson on going from being asked to leave by audience to selling out theatres
The acclaimed comedian also discusses the only award worth winning.
Comedy Festival reviews: Melanie Bracewell, Frankie McNair and more
Check back for our reviews from the Herald team throughout the festival.
How troupes and groups have helped local comedy thrive
Billy T' Billy takes a final look back at the last decade of NZ comedy
Rhys 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.
How borrowing an auntie's bach helped kick off the Comedy Festival
It has been 30 years since the birth of the International Comedy Festival.
Guy Williams: Why my parents rather I worked in the mines than did comedy
Guy Williams won the Billy T in 2012 - now his sister is hoping to do the same.
'Always bring a gift': Travel tips and memories from NZ International Comedy Festival star
Australian-based Japanese comedian Takashi Wakasugi has learnt a lot from his travels.