Ben Hurley
Funniest joke at Edinburgh Fringe Festival divides!
The funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has been announced and it's an animal pun. Comedian Ben Hurley joins Jesse to give his expert opinion on whether it's comedy gold or just really bad.
…US: GOP house leader threatens Ukraine aid post mid-terms
To the USA now - Nathan Rarere is joined from New York by our correspondent Bevan Hurley. Audio
Paying tribute to Shane Warne
There's been a huge outpouring of emotion in Australia at the death of cricketing legend Shane Warne, aged 52, while he was on a holiday in Thailand. Comedian, Ben Hurley, talks to Jesse about meeting… Audio
Super fan, Ben Hurley, on the Black Caps World Test Championship
The Black Caps beat India by eight wickets in the first World Test Championship final in a rain-affected match which really could have gone in any direction. Audio
Ben Hurley - How to write a joke
Every week, Jesse, speaks to a wordsmith about their craft and how to write in a certain way. Today he speaks to stand up comedian Ben Hurley about how to write a joke and if it's different preparing… Audio
Television Critic
Today Ben Hurley reviews Hollywood - (Netflix) 7 Episode limited series set in Hollywood's golden era. Dead To Me - (Netflix) Dark Comedy starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. Season 2… Audio
Return of the Modern Rock Gods
Comedian Ben Hurley shares "New Songs for GenXers". Audio
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
Cricket, Mankad run-outs, and the spirit of the game
It's the cricketing dismissal which raises hackles like no other: a non-striking batsman being run out by the bowler while backing up too far. Audio
The joys of test cricket
The New Zealand cricket team drew with England yesterday to achieve a historic test series win. Our tailend batsmen held out for over after over in an exciting finish that reminded many fans of just… Audio
Ben Hurley: I can feel your anger
Comedian Ben Hurley reminisces about Star Wars, Lego, a rundown flat and why being funny isn't about being the class clown. Audio
Comedy Festival - Ben Hurley
Ben Hurley provides us with a sneak preview of his new show. Audio
Ben Hurley - picks from the road
Stand-up comedian Ben Hurley shares his food picks from his travels. Audio
Talking Food
Rachel Taulelei is the CEO of Yellow Brick Road which provides high quality well sourced seafood to New Zealand restaurants. She's also founder of the WEllington City Market and shucks a mean oyster… Audio
Ben Hurley - Picks from the Road
Stand-up comedian Ben Hurley shares his food picks from his travels. Audio
Talking Food
Morgan McGlone the Maori fried chicken chef taking Melbourne by storm. An American in New Zealand - Michael Dearth from top restaurants the Grove and Baduzzi. Part 3 of New Zealand Society's Eating… Audio
Comic Ben Hurley on food
Ben Hurley is probably New Zealand's most experienced live comic, certainly our most accomplished. After a hugely successful run on the UK circuit he is now back in New Zealand, still playing big… Audio
Your Song - I Started A Joke
Ben Hurley has chosen 'I Started A Joke' by Faith No More. Audio
Sloth, the sixth deadly sin
Comedians Ben Hurley, Irene Pink and Chris Brain along with political and social commentator Martyn (Bomber) Bradbury provide a light-hearted look at laziness in New Zealand society. Audio