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Funny memories of the King and Peter Rowley
With a new DVD out, Peter Rowley talks to Scott Kara about being Billy T. James's right-hand man.
Auckland Arts Festival lineup revealed
March brings strong theatre line-up and musicians and acts from around the globe. Check out the top acts.
Clinton's comedy cameo
Bill Clinton is to appear in a comedy film about the debauched antics of a group of friends in Thailand, according to reports.
Actor helps Christchurch effort
Comedian and actor Robin Williams is to donate the profits from his show in Christchurch to rebuilding the earthquake-hit city.
Could <i>Flight of the Conchords</i> rise again?
A Flight Of The Conchords star is trying to convince Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement to star in a live stage version of their cult show.
Jon Stewart rallies the sane
Comedian Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington attracted over 200,000 people.
TV Review: <i>A Night At The Classic</i>
Kiwi stand-up comedy series A Night At The Classic is appointment viewing, says Deborah Hill Cone.
Painful truths from the cutting edge of comedy
Comedian Sarah Silverman has never been afraid of causing offence with her foul-mouthed stand-up routines. Now her frank autobiography has won plaudits from the most unlikely quarters, reports Paul Harris.
<i>Conchords</i> pair on <i>Simpsons</i> (watch trailer)
Kiwi Flight of the Conchords duo Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement have cemented their star status with an appearance on The Simpsons.
Satirist stirs latte land over Tea Party
Liberal news satirist Jon Stewart is planning a "Rally to Restore Sanity" in Washington next month.
Watch: Irish Rowing Interview going Viral
Watch the Irish rowing pair give and honest and hilarious interview after their sliver winning performance.
<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Turning a sour kraut into a hit
After decades and decades and billions and billions of dollars it turns out about a million New Zealanders don't have the numeracy and literacy skills to make a living or make a go of life.
Review: Bill Bailey at The Civic
Only Bill Bailey could have a theatre roaring with laughter over the Renaissance painting The Incredulity of Saint Thomas.
Fane suspended for offensive rant
David Fane has been suspended from his Radio Network job for a week for offensive comments made during an expletive-laden rant last week.
From comedy to drama - Gervais a man of many talents
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's amusing yet bittersweet debut film is a departure from their previous collaborations.
Kiwi fans outraged by the American Wests
The home of the American West family is "too classy" and there's no room for a Munter in the US version of Outrageous Fortune.
One man Brand
Outlandish English comedian Russell Brand gets a film to call his own, playing a wastrel rock star.
Gotcha rival's sting harpoons host
An embarrassed TVNZ has been forced to apologise to viewers after it was duped into broadcasting a live-to-air interview with a fake pro-whaling lobbyist.
TVNZ's Henry falls prey to prankster
The state broadcaster has admitted it was duped by a prankster pretending to be a pro-whaling advocate.
Warning: May contain story and characters
Another local comedy crew is unleashing its souped-up vehicle.