New ZealandHow about a bungee-jumping sheep? John Oliver mocks NZ flagHost of Last Week Tonight suggested three alternative flag designs. One of them involves a Hobbit doing something very bad.04 Nov 02:19 AM
Entertainment12 Questions: Dai HenwoodA wedding DJ before he made his name in stand-up, Dai Henwood is hosting this month’s Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. Sarah Stuart asks him twelve questions.03 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentIggy's awkward SNL showShe came under fire last month for apparently lip-synching during a performance with Jennifer Lopez.28 Oct 03:00 AM
EntertainmentToo soon for comedian's Pistorius joke?The 200-strong audience at the Xperia Access Q Awards were less than impressed by Jimmy Carr's particularly dark joke about the Oscar Pistorius trial.23 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentComedy profile: Reggie WattsReggie Watts’ live show is an explosion of improvisation. Just don’t ask him how he does it, writes Chris Schulz23 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestylePay-per-laugh comedy clubBarcelona comedy club Teatreneu has installed facial-recognition technology on the back of its chairs to track how much each person in their theatre has enjoyed the show. Each single laugh will cost you €0.30 (NZ50 cents), and customers could face a maximum charge of €24 (NZ$38).Watch14 Oct 07:49 PM
LifestyleComedy club's pay-per-laughTeatreneu has installed facial-recognition technology on the back of its chairs to track how much each person in their theatre has enjoyed the show.14 Oct 07:30 PM
EntertainmentSuccess for Kiwi flattie showJJ Fong, Perlina Lau and Ally Xue are three Auckland actresses who decided they wanted to make a comedy series based around their own experiences as New Zealanders - so they did.13 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleAndy Griffiths is playing the jokerAndy Griffiths creates worlds where killer koalas from outer space invade and robots riot — and kids can’t get enough of them, writes Dionne Christian.10 Oct 11:00 PM
EntertainmentCarlson 'cuddly with an edge'"I think," said the comedian Urzila Carlson, "I'm girlier than most girls ... in my situation." Giggle, giggle, she went.27 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandCivilian Party gets the last laugh - by beating HoranThe joker in this year's political pack, Ben Uffindell, is claiming success in last weekend's election after his Civilian Party outpolled his "main opposition", Brendan Horan.26 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFarrier: Darby's straight manDavid Farrier writes about playing interviewer to various versions of Rhys Darby in the comedian's new television show, Short Poppies.18 Sep 12:00 AM
EntertainmentThe grande dame of the one-line insultJoan Rivers may not have floated everybody's boat. She was a force of nature who spoke her mind with a glorious disregard for taste or diplomacy.05 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentChris O'Dowd goes to the Moone and backChris O'Dowd had Hollywood at his fingertips. Instead of indulging, he went home and created a surreal TV show about his childhood. He tells Chris Schulz why.04 Sep 03:00 AM
Entertainment'Hedgehog' brings $5400Jaquie Brown's 3-year-old son says his Mum looks like a "beautiful hedgehog" now that she has shaved her head.24 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentJoke wins but is it funny?Comedian Tim Vine dusted off his joke book and cleaned up at this year's Edinburgh Fringe when his one-liner was voted the funniest wisecrack of the festival.18 Aug 08:00 PM
OpinionReview: Steve-O, Bruce Mason CentreIt was supposed to be a fun comedy show. Turn up, sit down and have a few laughs. But at Steve-O's Bruce Mason Centre comedy set - it didn't take long for things to turn ugly.06 Aug 10:54 PM
LifestyleComedian to lose her locksComedian Jaquie Brown's famous short hair is about to get shorter, when she shaves it next week to raise finds for the Cancer Society.04 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIs Jackass star Steve-O as grown up as he says he is?He's known for performing outrageous stunts as part of Jackass, but Steve-O takes his stand-up comedy seriously. He talks to Chris Schulz.23 Jul 11:30 PM
EntertainmentBailey ponders path chosenBill Bailey admits he has got to a point in his life when he's stopping and assessing things, just in time for his upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Eagles are on their wayThe Eagles have confirmed they'll be swooping in for two shows next March.19 Jun 12:30 AM
EntertainmentBloody hilarious vampiresTaika Waititi and Jemaine Clement tell Lydia Jenkin how their love of vampires and 20-year friendship inspired a movie about a bunch of bloodsucking mates flatting together in Wellington.12 Jun 12:55 AM
EntertainmentNZ Comedy Festival: Penny AshtonWhere have we seen you before? I was a gynaecologist on Shortland St, a street comedienne in Power Rangers and a gossip on Good Morning.04 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Comedy Festival: Wade JacksonWe have been performing together for 17 years plus three times at the New Zealand Comedy Gala.29 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRose's Waiuku jibe offendsComedian and TV presenter Rose Matafeo has apologised after scandalising the town of Waiuku by naming it her worst holiday destination.26 Apr 04:15 PM
