Russell Crowe took a dig at Donald Trump while emceeing the 30th American Cinematheque Awards.

Kiwi Paralympic star Liam Malone sees comedy as the perfect way to tackle conversations that make us feel uncomfortable.

There was just one topic that was off limits when Donald Trump was roasted by a panel of celebrities back in 2011.

Alan Sloggett has been a clown for decades after following in his father's large footsteps. Now he fears for his safety.

Comedian Jim Jefferies has postponed his upcoming New Zealand tour until January, 2017. The rescheduling is due to Jefferies filming

The problem with flying business class though, is that it's ruined all flying for me.

Outspoken comedian Jim Jefferies offers a simple solution to Donald Trump.

A British television comedy show that screened alongside the Paralympics has been a ratings hit.

After Comedy Central's Roast of Rob Lowe filmed 10 days ago, word got out almost immediately: The event really became a roast of Ann Coulter.

Matt Suddain talks to Ricky Gervais about success and finding himself in his television alter ego.

He couldn't quite find love at the end of the day, but would former Bachelor Jordan Mauger have better luck finding a 'lifelong lad'?

Mel Parsons is going on tour with the women behind hit comedy show The Bitches' Box.

Rose Matafeo is getting some high praise for her "uproarious' Edinburgh Fringe Fest show.

Alan Carr has hit Auckland for his latest comedy show. Sarah Gandy bounces around Auckland with the well known talk show host as he dishes the dirt on Adele, the Spice Girls and the long running feud between his and Graham Norton's pooches.

Ali Wong has been lauded as the next big thing in comedy, says Jessica Goldstein.

Billy Crystal and an almost full ASB Theatre enjoyed a hugely satisfying mutual love affair on Thursday night.

Amy Schumer has confirmed she'll make her first New Zealand appearance at the end of the year.

Sarah Silverman is "lucky to be alive" after spending a week in intensive care.

Chatty Man host Alan Carr's bringing his stand-up comedy show to New Zealand for three shows.

The man who replaced Jon Stewart is bringing his stand-up show to town.

Away from bright lights and big crowds, Joanna Mathers asks why lesser-known mortals would want to stand up and tell jokes to a bunch of hostile strangers.

'I'm ancient, I'm not a -lesbian, I don't use -Tinder and I don't swear," says Janet McLarin. "I'm -pretty unique in comedy circles."

The best shows at this year's Comedy Festival were honoured at Last Laughs, with one Kiwi comedian stripping off to celebrate his success.

Comedian Rose Matafeo tells Greg Bruce why her life isn't always a barrel of laughs.

Billy Crystal is still coming, still playing the ASB theatre but on different days.

Get off the beaten track and keep an emergency credit card safely hidden.

With Rhys Darby calling the shots the Comedy Fest luminaries needed to bring their A game.

Comedian Paul Ego has passed on the gift of the gab to his boy Gabe. Father and son talk to Dionne Christian

Comedian Paul Ego gives his son Gabe, a pep talk before taking to the stage before a stand up gig. Gabe is looking to follow in his fathers footsteps by becoming a comedian.

Here are five new comedy festival acts you should be intrigued by.