Opinion<i>Top Gear</i> lads lose comedy plotBritish comedian Steve Coogan says Top Gear's offensive stereotyping has gone too far.06 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentNew season TV: <i>An Idiot Abroad</i>'An Idiot Abroad' featuring Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is perfect for travel show-loving 'Office' fans.26 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRicky Gervais sets Golden Globe hit listRicky Gervais plans to target "the weak and the feeble" at the Golden Globe awards.13 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentJeers to cheers - NZ comedy has a cracker yearNZ comedy had a cracker year with <i>Boy</i> a box office hit, <i>7 Days</i> wooing critics and audiences alike and record attendance at live Comedy Festival shows. Are we finally getting funny?08 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTV Review: Parks and RecreationCompulsory cringe binge <i>Parks and Recreation</i>'s Amy Poehler shows no mercy in her painfully revealing portrayal of a babbling small-time bureaucrat. By Deborah Hill Cone.19 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBook lover: Ben HurleyAuckland stand-up comedian Ben Hurley gives insight into his reading preferences.04 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentFunny memories of the King and Peter RowleyWith a new DVD out, Peter Rowley talks to Scott Kara about being Billy T. James's right-hand man.19 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival lineup revealedMarch brings strong theatre line-up and musicians and acts from around the globe. <b>Check out the top acts.</b>18 Nov 05:45 AM
EntertainmentClinton's comedy cameoBill Clinton is to appear in a comedy film about the debauched antics of a group of friends in Thailand, according to reports.17 Nov 06:27 AM
New ZealandActor helps Christchurch effortComedian and actor Robin Williams is to donate the profits from his show in Christchurch to rebuilding the earthquake-hit city. 15 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentCould <i>Flight of the Conchords</i> rise again?A <i>Flight Of The Conchords</i> star is trying to convince Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement to star in a live stage version of their cult show.15 Nov 01:34 AM
EntertainmentTV Review: <i>A Night At The Classic</i>Kiwi stand-up comedy series <i>A Night At The Classic</i> is appointment viewing, says Deborah Hill Cone.31 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldJon Stewart rallies the saneComedian Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington attracted over 200,000 people.31 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPainful truths from the cutting edge of comedyComedian 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.26 Oct 05:00 PM