EntertainmentAre these the funniest jokes from Edinburgh's comedy fest?Comic Darren Walsh has scooped a prize after showing off the pundamentals of his craft at the Edinburgh Fringe.25 Aug 12:00 AM
EntertainmentWatch the Friends bomb joke deleted after 9/1111 years on from the final episode of Friends, a previously unaired scene has been doing the rounds featuring an unfortunately timed joke in an airport.19 Aug 08:45 PM
EntertainmentCult character Ron Swanson is coming to NZFans of Parks and Recreation, get excited. Ron Swanson and his evil sex-crazed ex-wife Tammy are coming to New Zealand.19 Aug 08:00 PM
EntertainmentFirst look at new Daily Show hostA new teaser trailer has been released for The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, showing the new host settling in on set.19 Aug 08:00 AM
EntertainmentJoke about Beyonce's child goes too farComedian Amy Poehler is under fire after a joke about Beyonce's three-year-old daughter bombed on her new web series <i>Difficult People</i>.18 Aug 08:00 AM
EntertainmentClement slams Kiwi TV, againJemaine Clement has criticised local television networks, telling a US newspaper they have "no interest in making television comedy in New Zealand at all".17 Aug 07:00 AM
EntertainmentWacky duo heading to NZIf you're looking for a last-minute Christmas present for your weird nephew or odd cousin, a ticket to Tim and Eric should do the trick.05 Aug 06:30 PM
EntertainmentBishop bringing laughs to NZProbably most familiar to Kiwis as one of the regular funny men on the end of Graham Norton's couch, English comedy star John Bishop is heading to Auckland for the first time.29 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentJon Stewart to go back to stand upUS comedian Jon Stewart says he expects to return to stand-up once he leaves The Daily Show.28 Jul 05:30 AM
EntertainmentClerks director Kevin Smith is coming to NZCult comedy legend Kevin Smith is heading for our shores.28 Jul 01:00 AM
EntertainmentThe quintessential funny manHe might be a bit exhausting. He does rather hurt your ears. Even by email, which is quite a feat.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Rose Matafeo is leaving NZComedian Rose Matafeo is leaving New Zealand for the bright lights of the UK - and to join her boyfriend, James Acaster.04 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentRussell Brand: Change the story, or dieFunny-man Russell Brand loves to stir things up for a laugh - but Lydia Jenkin discovers an intellectual jester who is using his fame to change the world one joke at a time.02 Jul 12:30 AM
EntertainmentSeth MacFarlane snaps up KiwiDelivering one-line jokes on social media has secured a Dunedin comedian a job interview with Family Guy director Seth MacFarlane.29 Jun 09:45 PM
EntertainmentSeven Sharp end 'not pleasant'Former Seven Sharp presenter Jesse Mulligan has spoken out about his experience fronting the show, saying it was "hard to find a place to be useful".15 Jun 05:00 PM
Entertainment7 Days preview: Matariki resolutionsThe 7 Days team share their resolutions for Matariki, the Maori New Year.13 Jun 07:29 AM
EntertainmentStage stormer offered proper gigCam Cumming was so keen to do stand-up, he stormed the stage at an event on Thursday night, to the initial chagrin of the star attraction.24 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDrunk guy steals mic off NZ comicAn aspiring comedian who rushed the stage at his local bar and stole the microphone off a star comedian says "too much vodka" was to blame for his actions.22 May 07:56 PM
EntertainmentSerial thriller blast from pastThe Thrilling Adventure Hour takes a little longer than that. It's actually about 80 to 85 minutes on stage, says Ben Blacker, laughing.17 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentReview: Noel Fielding's technicoloured dreamlandNoel Fielding took to the stage and embraced the bare accoutrements of traditional stand-up comedy, writes Karl Puschmann.10 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNoel Fielding brings the Boosh to NZIt might be years since the end of The Mighty Boosh, but the local following that Noel Fielding earned from the surreal show will be welcoming him to this year's comedy festival.08 May 10:05 PM
EntertainmentWhy Amy Schumer is officially the new John OliverThree makes a trend, so it's official: Amy Schumer is the new John Oliver.07 May 04:00 AM
EntertainmentComedy review: Wash Your Mouth OutI have never been a big fan of comedians who resort to crude, shock humour, riddled with curse words that would make a sailor proud. So it was refreshing to get along to Wash Your Mouth Out, at Vault at the Q Theatre, in Auckland.02 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom meth to mirth: How one man broke badMiles Allen was a struggling actor in LA when his Breaking Bad impressions went viral, making him one of the hottest tickets at this year's Comedy Festival. He talks, in many voices, to Chris Schulz.30 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentFunnyman takes over from frontmanColin Hay, the singer of Men At Work classics like 'Down Under', returns to Auckland as part of this year's comedy festival.30 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTaika Waititi takes on 7 Days with new TV showTaika Waititi is returning to the small screen in Brown Eye, a satirical look at the news with a Maori perspective which is starting on Maori Television next month.29 Apr 07:55 PM
EntertainmentObama's anger interpreterUS President Barack Obama took a few humorous shots at the 2016 presidential field - and a few at his own image - in his annual comic turn at the White House.27 Apr 07:28 PM
EntertainmentLive review: Marathon gala becomes 'comedy as punishment'21 comics over three-and-a-half hours became 'comedy as punishment' at last night's Comedy Gala.24 Apr 10:44 PM
EntertainmentCracking up the kidsWith the New Zealand International Comedy Festival just around the corner, Sarah Ell caught up with comedian Jamie Bowen.24 Apr 08:00 PM
