LifestyleHow ‘dad jokes’ may prepare your kids for a lifetime of embarrassmentAccording to psychology, 'dad jokes' might be more than just a rite of passage for kids.03 Sep 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentFirst impressions with Rose Matafeo: Meeting Mandela, becoming a comedianTimes: The Kiwi comedian on her hippie parents and the culture that made her.31 Aug 10:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi comedian’s beloved BBC romcom hasn’t lost any of its charmREVIEW: The new chapter feels fresh and unpredictable.29 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHave a laugh at this year’s arts festivalComedy is the crowd favourite at the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival.29 Aug 01:53 AM
EntertainmentDai Henwood's new direction: ‘I’m living in the moment’As he battles stage four bowel cancer, the beloved comedian opens up about his family.25 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComedian pulls off 'unbelievable' win in Wellington"There’s just a real authenticity about who he is as a person."20 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNetflix star breaks world tour for NZ holidayNetflix star is in Godzone with her chef husband and their baby daughter.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You’re kidding me': The story behind the mystery driveway poleThe team was laughing about it, not realising one of their own was responsible.08 Aug 04:51 AM
PoliticsWatch: Parliament in hysterics after Nicola Willis' Question Time slip-upWillis quickly realised her mistake.03 Aug 04:55 AM
TravelThousands reveal the most idiotic things they've heard travellers say“Someone asked if they kept animals separate so they didn’t each eat other. On safari."02 Aug 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘Comedy king’ coming to Hawke’s BayToitoi is really excited to have Russell Howard coming to perform.01 Aug 01:34 AM
EntertainmentPee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens diesEntertainer dies after a six-year struggle with cancer that he did not make public.31 Jul 06:22 PM
Entertainment'Pessimism will kill me': Dai Henwood reveals latest in cancer fightThe comedian, who is battling bowel cancer himself, will host The Comedy Treatment.31 Jul 07:09 AM
OpinionDave Mollard: 'If we don’t already have it, we aren’t building it'Opinion: The Green Games in Palmy will solve the Commonwealth's dilemma.30 Jul 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘A vulnerable time’: Madeleine Sami on her thriving career and the end of her relationship with LadyhawkeActor/director reflects on life, loss and love through the busiest period of her career.30 Jul 10:54 PM
EntertainmentSpy: Jono Kenyon gets his kit offNationwide tour of Ladies Night reboot starts in September.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I have no idea what this is doing here': Mystery pole appears in woman's drivewayShe says the community is as invested as she is in discovering how it got there - and why.27 Jul 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Spontaneous humour is the funniestIf the moment passes, your gag won’t be funny anymore.19 Jul 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFortune Feimster: Sweet and Salty comedian on Hooters, horoscopes and coming out'I want people from different walks of life to find something in it that they relate to.'11 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandComedy festival to blow away cyclone bluesThe stars of Hawke's Bay's upcoming comedy festival are ready to bring the laughs.11 Jul 12:36 AM
Entertainment'Amazing experience': Top UK comedian recalls emotional Kiwi showBill Bailey had a 'wobble' during a 2021 NZ show, but it became his most memorable.09 Jul 10:13 PM
EntertainmentChris Parker dishes on his romantic honeymoon and new showThe comedian spills the beans on his upcoming honeymoon and hilarious new sitcom.17 Jun 06:00 PM
EntertainmentBilly T winner Abby Howells on why she returned to stand-up comedyListen: The 2023 Billy T winner spoke with her predecessor, Brynley Stent.31 May 08:37 AM
EntertainmentMadeleine Sami talks about her new show DeadlochMadeleine Sami speaks about her newest shows Deadloch and drops some hints about future projects she has lined up. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 May 10:00 PM
EntertainmentBilly T and Fred awards recognise top comedy talentAbby Howells and Guy Montgomery have taken out the biggest prizes in NZ comedy.28 May 05:54 PM
EntertainmentNominees for NZ's top comedy award announcedThe three comedians are up for the Best Show at this year's festival27 May 12:45 AM
EntertainmentUrzila Carlson on going from being asked to leave by audience to selling out theatresThe acclaimed comedian also discusses the only award worth winning.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsJoe BennettJoe Bennett: My favourite work from late novelist Martin AmisColumnist Joe Bennett on the best work of late novelist Martin Amis.26 May 05:00 PM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: The 2023 Billy T Award nomineesThis is your chance to see this year's nominees.26 May 02:12 AM
ReviewsComedy Festival reviews: Melanie Bracewell, Frankie McNair and moreCheck back for our reviews from the Herald team throughout the festival.24 May 06:05 AM
EntertainmentHow troupes and groups have helped local comedy thriveBilly T' Billy takes a final look back at the last decade of NZ comedy23 May 07:06 AM
EntertainmentRhys Darby: Why awards are really 'just a pain in the ass'The NZ comic and actor speaks about the higher worth of tangible achievement over awards.19 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom cigarette timers to women as 'novelty acts': How NZ comedy has changed in the last 20 yearsThis year marks 30 years since the first New Zealand International Comedy Festival.15 May 05:00 PM
