Comedy
Indian comedian turns Cantonese into his comedic ‘superpower’
Vivek Mahbubani learned Cantonese after his parents forced him to but now he performs stand-up comedy in the language.
Asian comedians in search of a laugh to break down cultural barriers
Stand-up performers call for greater participation from their communities to reflect the country's diverse population.
New Zealand magic act fools Penn & Teller
Wellington-based trio Laser Kiwi have managed to impress two of the biggest names in magic. Video, Audio
Ben Elton: 'People are stupid ... we're homohalfwit'
The greatest threat to humanity is not artificial intelligence, it's the same one it has always been - authentic stupidity, Ben Elton says. Audio
Kura Forrester: everything in life's a crack-up eventually
Comedian and actor Kura Forrester chats about discovering her inner clown in Paris, making friends with her hearing aids and the fine art of taking selfies with Shortland Street fans. Video, Audio
Mike King: I'd take money from Gollum if it meant better mental health services
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage, and why kids don't talk to… Video, Audio
Tom Sainsbury: Comedy, Characters & Children
Comedian Tom Sainsbury talks making movies, his social media characters and the two children he helped bring into the world. Video, Audio
The Mixtape - Janaye Henry
Janaye Henry is a comedian, actor and content creator. She started making waves in the Wellington comedy scene and won Best Newcomer in 2017. She disappeared for a few years to do theatre tours and… Video, Audio
