Comedy
Corporate to charity to comedy - moving between worlds with David Sturart
This week, Scotland to Auckland was a circuitous route to comedy for David Stuart - but he's gets there in the end. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
Dad (and Daughter) Jokes: Irish comedians Pat and Faye Shortt
Pat Shortt first made it in comedy in Ireland young, back in the late 1980s before there was even a comedy scene, He was one half of a beloved comedy duo D'Unbelievables. But it was a celebrated TV… Audio
Book awards and fast favourites with David Eggleton
Welcome to May and a bumper crop of cultural events - which makes this week's Culture 101 Fast Favourite guest an easy pick, given he embraces all fields, often at once. Otepoti Dunedin's David… Audio
How humour found Annie Guo and Summer Xia in NZ
In part two of our series with funny folk Summer Xia and Annie Guo who found comedy through chance in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Accidental Comics - Edd Rivera
Comedy by chance, comedy to cope with moving countries - a four-part series with some funny people sharing their stories of arriving at being comics in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Heath Franklin on returning to NZ and 20 years of 'Chopper'
Australian comedian, Heath Franklin, is bringing his show, "Chopper: The Last Hard Bastard on Earth", to towns and cities all across New Zealand next month. Audio
Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Beloved Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby speaks to Emile Donovan about his brand new show, how he works on his signature impressions, and whether an American audience really 'gets' Kiwi humour. Audio
The week that was with Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks
Comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks chat about some of quirky stories of the week, including how pythons were used by gas station thieves in the US, the Bulgarian football club forced to apologise… Audio
Gardening - it's funnier than you think
We love our gardening here on Afternoons - almost as much as we love a laugh. Audio
The week that was with Te Radar and Pinky Agnew
Our comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew with a few laughs including the German court ruling that Birkenstocks are not works of art. Audio
Brynley Stent's singles road trip
Bryn & Ku's Singles Club is a new doco series following two comedians on a cross-country quest for love. Audio
The Week that Was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
Our comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court bring some levity to the end of the week. Audio
Road Trip: Melanie Bracewell
Award-winning Kiwi comedian Melanie Bracewell joins Anna on the road today for a summer roadie, sharing her favourite summer holiday spots, tunes, books and ice cream ahead of her stand-up tour. Audio
Agony Aunt Courtney Dawson: Christmas edition
Do you stick to your morals when it comes to buying sustainable presents, and whether or not it's appropriate to say no to your parents at Christmas time. Audio
How to make comedy for kids - without the 'parent jokes'
A clown dressed as Napoleon. Bubbles. Live music. The moon! Audio
Tom Sainsbury brings camping drama to the stage
Emile Donovan dials up actor and comedian Tom Sainsbury, who is staging an overnight camping trip on the Q Theatre stage ahead of his show, Camping. Audio
Agony Aunt Courtney Dawson
Nights' resident Agony Aunt Courtney Dawson is back for her monthly visit to answer listeners' problems. Audio
Rutene Spooner: On Billy T James and Māori showmanship
Emile Donovan talks to Rutene about all things Billy ahead of his new show Be Like Billy. Audio
Agony Aunt Courtney Dawson: If you can pay more for a ticket, should you?
Comedian Courtney Dawson is back and ready to answer your quandaries, your palavers and your misgivings. Audio