Border approvals for musicians, comedians a 'game of favourites'
The Government's approval process "doesn't stand the sniff test", industry veteran says.
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Comedian Leigh Hart talks through his journey to becoming a beer and chips magnate.
Arts in 2021: The big productions and festivals coming to Auckland
Theatre, dance, comedy and music - numerous events are coming to Auckland.
Report recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House
Wellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.
Urzila Carlson: 'Comedy is a mighty oak that just keeps growing'
Elisabeth Easther talks to comedian Urzila Carlson about her life and work.
Jerry Seinfeld digs into 45 years of jokes
Jerry Seinfeld is compiling thousands of jokes he's built up over the years in a new book.
Review: The Comedy Gala finds the funny in 2020
It's the closest thing New Zealand will get to the Comedy Festival this year.
Watch: Comedian glassed after trying to kick heckler during on-stage meltdown
It was supposed to be a night of laughs. It turned into bottles kicked and glasses flying.
Trumped? Sacha Baron Cohen's bold move
The Borat sequel will arrive close to the election, and have a strong focus on Trump.
Karl Puschmann: Does Educators flunk out or go to the top of the class?
COMMENT: It's got an all-star comedy cast but does this local comedy get a passing grade?
Karl Puschmann: LOL? A look at Rose Matafeo and Michael McIntyre's comedy specials
COMMENT: Have you heard the one about the Horndog and the Showman?
Justine Smith: 'Quite a lot of the hate towards women comes from other women'
'I always knew I wanted to perform.'
City's cheeky response to John Oliver's rant
A US city was the butt of John Oliver's joke, so the mayor took action.
Kiwis' hilarious response to overseas critic calling locked-down NZ 'hellhole'
Kiwis have responded to NZ being called a 'hellhole' with wit and sarcasm.
Karl Puschmann: Rob Schneider's comedy left me questioning everything
Adam Sandler's best mate gets his first stand-up special but should he have?
How Sarah Cooper's Trump takedowns made her America's new comedy hero
Times: She's being hailed as the Trump slayer: the satirist who skewered the president.
Sol3 Mio concert postponed as Auckland returns to lockdown
Entertainment events cancelled as Auckland returns to level 3.
You swine! German nudist chases pig that stole his laptop
"He was naked cause, well, Germans."
Emmy nomination for Jemaine Clement's 'joke-turned-movie'
The show follows the lives of four vampire roommates struggling with everyday life.
Siena Yates: Why you should be watching new local comedy Sis
COMMENT: A hard out new comedy shows what life is really like for brown people.
The Great Debate: Jacinda Ardern v Noel Edmonds
Labour Party fundraiser brings together comedians and politicians.
Watch: Jacinda Ardern meets her doppelganger Melanie Bracewell
"I like to get selfies with my fans sometimes," the comedian says.
The $5 million PR bonanza: How NZ wooed TV star Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert's love of The Lord of the Rings helped secure public relations scoop.
Muller quits: Tom Sainsbury's hilarious take on Bridges' reaction
WATCH: Comedian takes to social media as Bridges to share a special poem about Muller.
'The most hated man on the internet': Graham Linehan on being cancelled
How a popular comedy writer began sharing his views online - and saw his career crumble.
Karl Puschmann: Jim Jefferies makes a meal of offence in new comedy
The popular comedian goes after everyone and everything but mostly goes after a toilet...
Brynley Stent: 'Acting is hard, and there are days you wonder, am I any good?'
Actor, comedian and writer Brynley Stent talks to Elisabeth Easther about life and work.
'Miscommunication': Green Party responds to Matafeo's claim about gig
The comedian claimed she was asked to step down from MCing the campaign launch.
'I Will Survive': Tom Sainsbury's hilarious Paula Bennett tribute
Tom and Paula said 'sayonara' to politics by dancing in kimonos to I Will Survive.
'Sad and disillusioned': Kiwi comedian claims she was unfairly axed from Green Party gig
Rose Matafeo speculates a Green Party MP was behind the move.
Rebel Wilson's 'intimidating' dating confession
The actress and comedienne has admitted to being frustrated that men shy away from her.
How star's most 'infamous' moment suddenly exploded years later
Australian comedian Josh Thomas' four-year-old words came back to haunt him.
'Super ashamed': Star apologises after clip resurfaces
The Aussie comedian has issued a lengthy apology after "racist" comments resurfaced.
Dave Chappelle drops surprise George Floyd special
The comedy legend's special contains a searing indictment on media and police in America.