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He loves Kiwis. Even the ones that don’t love him back.
'Literally Dying': Blake Pavey on his new comedy show and living with cystic fibrosis
'It’s not really punching up or down, it’s more punching myself in the face.'
Australian comedian Hamish Blake competing in debut Coast to Coast
The comedian faces his toughest challenge yet when he attempts the gruelling 234km race.
Letters: How to make vandals respect others’ work
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Golden Globes host slams audience after opening monologue 'fell flat'
'Can we f***ing laugh at ourselves?'
Graham Norton: ‘Getting stabbed was awful but it changed my life for the better’
I lost half my blood but ‘I’m alive. I’m good. I’m golden.'
Opinion: Ricky Gervais’ new comedy special is an explosive dud
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Acclaimed Aussie comedy film showcases the Christmas spirit Downunder
Director Madeleine Dyer has been surprised and humbled by reactions to the film.
Chris Parker on comedy and what everyone gets wrong about weddings
The comedian has continued to see his career go from strength to strength.
Chelsea Handler announces return to NZ
The Grammy-nominated comedian is visiting Auckland and Wellington next year.
Russell Howard on the delights of turning right and massaging Sam Neill’s pig
The last time comedian Russell Howard was in New Zealand, he could only turn left.
Bread, circus and a 1000m blow-up tent: Christchurch Buskers Festival returns
The city has blown out the big top with new venues and a 1000m2 inflatable hall.
Why funding comedy is no economic joke
Opinion: I reckon I can help improve New Zealand’s GDP.
Watch: Jimmy Carr's bizarre run-in with NZ patched gang member
Jimmy Carr got more than he bargained for when he visited Hamilton.
Karl Puschmann: TikTok comedian Matt Rife’s leap to primetime an evolutionary misstep
In Natural Selection he vents his anger at all of his 18 million followers.
Fishing, house-hunting: Bill Bailey on his love affair with NZ and his nationwide tour
Bailey has looked at real estate here, saying he has thought about moving.
‘Pain of losing you’: Cal Wilson's husband's heartbreaking tribute
Cal Wilson’s husband has shared a heartbreaking tribute about the loss of his wife.
Money Talks: Comedian James Mustapic on Celebrity Treasure Island, expensive blueberries
Listen: From alt-comedy to household celebrity, Mustapic talks life, career and money.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld announces return to New Zealand
The screen jokester and icon is coming back to Aotearoa with two shows up his sleeves.
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
Karl Puschmann: Can Bill Burr’s Old Dads learn any new tricks in his woke-roasting comedy?
It’s a coming-of-age film for men in their 50s who should know better.
NZ's rookie comedian of the year always 'the class clown'
Tawi won the Raw Comedy Quest Grand Final during the weekend in Auckland.
Little festival with big heart on in the ‘Stings
Check out the free shows, on every day from Wednesday to Sunday.
Canoeing for Beginners: What would you do to get your hands on some money?
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Whanganui comedian Luke Tawi wins Raw Comedy title
“It’s putting our little city on the map.”
'Overwhelming demand': Dawn French announces extra NZ shows
After selling out multiple New Zealand shows, the star has added plenty more.
From fan to frontrunner: How James Mustapic took over Celebrity Treasure Island
Comedian James Mustapic has discovered himself on the set of Celebrity Treasure Island.
Cal Wilson's final video shows star in good spirits
The late comedian shared an adorable video where she was seen smiling and laughing.
Karl Puschmann: What’s the deal with the Seinfeld reunion?
The man who made a career out of nothing has just teased… well, something.