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2018's funniest one liner joke revealed
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Comic under fire over on-stage sexual 'abuse'
"We had witnessed firsthand a sexual assault; that's not something that's easy to see"
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Chris Parker returns to the stage - with his younger sister in riotous family comedy.
Off kilter: The Kiwi guide to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The festival stages performances from around the world, including 24 acts from Aotearoa.
Comedian Sarah Millican heading to New Zealand
The acclaimed comedian is heading to New Zealand in January 2019.
Flight of the Conchords release trailer for live show
The Kiwi comedy duo have released a trailer for the new live show.
Kiwi stars tell: The soap stars that got us in a lather
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Whose Line Is It Anyway? stars coming to Auckland
Stars of the popular show are heading to Auckland for a night of improvisational comedy.
Kiwi comedians join Netflix comedy special
Cal Wilson and Urzila Carlson to join 47 comedians around the world for Netflix special.
Comedian prank calls Trump as US Democratic senator
Trump discussed his zero tolerance policy and Supreme Court pick.
Comedian Brynley Stent: 'I was a weird kid'
Brynley Stent tells Monique Barden that comedy is no joke.
Why Flight of the Conchords were suddenly grounded
Duo reveal why they walked away from their hit show.
Samatha Bee returns, angry and apologetic
Comedian sorry for using a crude epithet to describe Ivanka Trump.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Topp twins made Dames
The pair briefly debated whether they should accept the award.
Bill Bailey returning to tour New Zealand
One of the UK's most-loved comics is returning to NZ with a brand new live show
Sick show sees Melanie Bracewell win Billy T Award
A Kiwi comic who had a fan vomit during her show has taken home the Billy T Award.
Travel hits and misses: Sarah Gandy
Sarah Gandy co-hosts the Sarah, Sam and Toni breakfast show on The Hits.
Why you'll want to hear what Guy Williams has to say
It's oddly refreshing to witness an hour of just no-nonsense joke-telling.
From chuckles to chunder - Kiwi comic's horror moment
A Kiwi comic suffered the ultimate heckle when a fan vomited violently during her show.
Review: Alice Snedden is a master of her craft
Alice Snedden's festival show is an effortless, near-perfect hour of stand-up.
Review: Two Hearts is a winning spectacle
There's never a dull moment in Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore's Two Hearts.
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Wacky, witty comedy show is a winner
Donna Brookbanks' show earmarks her for bigger things to come.
Billy T nominee's show is a must-see
At only 22, Melanie Bracewell is a master of the stage already.
A hit and miss hour with James Malcolm
It's a work in progress, but Malcolm's show has flashes of brilliance