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
WorldJon Stewart rallies the saneComedian Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington attracted over 200,000 people.31 Oct 04:30 PM
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
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
Entertainment<i>Conchords</i> pair on <i>Simpsons</i> (watch trailer)Kiwi <i>Flight of the Conchords</i> duo Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement have cemented their star status with an appearance on <i>The Simpsons</i>.27 Sep 02:48 AM
WorldSatirist stirs latte land over Tea PartyLiberal news satirist Jon Stewart is planning a "Rally to Restore Sanity" in Washington next month.19 Sep 05:30 PM
SportWatch: Irish Rowing Interview going ViralWatch the Irish rowing pair give and honest and hilarious interview after their sliver winning performance. Watch14 Aug 01:56 AM
Opinion<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Turning a sour kraut into a hitAfter 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. 18 Jul 06:00 AM
EntertainmentReview: Bill Bailey at The CivicOnly Bill Bailey could have a theatre roaring with laughter over the Renaissance painting <i>The Incredulity of Saint Thomas</i>.29 Jun 04:00 PM