Why laughter is the best medicine for Auckland comedian
Having raised hundreds of thousands, comic wasn't about to let Covid-19 close the theatre.
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Urzila Carlson and Hollie Smith kickstart Auckland entertainment scene
Three of the four Together Again shows have already sold out at the Tuning Fork.
Focus: Together Again bringing back live entertainment at the Tuning Fork
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Ben Hurley keen to leave lockdown behind him, launches tour
Ben Hurley is keen to get back on the road - his so-called 'second home' - after lockdown.
The comedy group giving Kiwis something to snort at
A local comedy troupe of famous names is using these strange times to try something new.
Jono and Ben present the lockdown theme song that we need right now
Radio larrikins Jono and Ben remix 1990s smash hit into a Covid-19 theme song.
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Comedy legend dies from virus
British comedian best known for role in The Goodies has died after contracting Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Entertainment options dwindling for Kiwis amid pandemic
Live entertainment options for Kiwis continue to dwindle amid concerns over the virus.
Coronavirus: Russell Brand cancels sold-out show in Australia
The UK comic said he was concerned about the risk to him and his audience.
Comedy legend's shocking announcement
Billy Connolly has quit stand-up comedy as he battles Parkinson's disease.
Karl Puschmann: Comedy pep talk the pick-me-up we all need
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Ben Elton: Comedy legend gives his legacy 'little thought'
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Kiwi comic Tape Face set for New Zealand Comedy Fesitval
Las Vegas-based Kiwi mime comic Tape Face is bringing his new show to the Comedy Festival.
Ben Elton announces NZ comedy tour
It will be his first time performing stand-up in New Zealand since 2006.
Comedian reassures donors over $52m bushfire fundraiser
Celeste Barber raised $52 million for bushfire relief but not a cent of it has been spent.
Matt Heath: Your TV remote has made you a loser
COMMENT: Wake up and smell the roses. Get rid of the junk that drains our lives.
Boosted: Arts crowdfunding site rejuvenated and relaunched
Want to support NZ art and literature? It's about to get easier to donate.
Hannah Gadsby's triumphant New Zealand return
The comedian amazed with award-winning Nanette; Douglas continues the comedy with bite.
Matt Heath: Cats are getting a load of bad reviews
COMMENT: Cats have never been so marginalised as they have been recently.
Curtain falls on the Life of Terry
Terry Jones, the founding member of Monty Python, has died at 77 years old.
Comedian begs Ardern to rename Australia 'West New Zealand'
Barber has not been impressed with the way Australia's PM has handled the bushfire crisis.
Hannah Gadsby on life after her powerful Netflix hit Nanette
Rebel with a cause Hannah Gadsby continues to tear up the comedy rule book.
Aussie comedian's amazing fire fund pulls $20 million
A bushfire fundraiser started by comedian Celeste Barber has been a huge success.
Adam Sandler's Twitter account hacked
A number of racist, sexist, and anti-Semitic tweets were sent from the actor's account.
Kathy Griffin celebrates New Year's Day wedding
The comedienne married her significant other on New Year's Day.
Matt Heath: Top tips for surviving a road-trip with your kids
COMMENT: If you want to survive the next few days you'll need to read this.
Leigh Hart reveals how Motorway Patrol inspired Speedo Cops
Kiwi funny man Leigh Hart reveals how Motorway Patrol inspired his spoof cop show.
One out of the hat: Taika Waititi is our entertainment hero
He made us laugh - and think about hard things.
Rose Matafeo big winner at NZ Comedy Guild Awards
The annual New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards were held in Auckland last night.
British comedian Russell Brand returning to New Zealand
Russell Brand will perform in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington next March.
12 questions: Tom Sainsbury on his new character - and the one he regrets the most
Tom Sainsbury explores people's flaws for his comic character studies.
'We were fuming': Kiwi comedy trio enraged over abusive patron
They were entertaining the crowd at Fringe Festival. Then one patron turned on the trio.