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4:30pm Sunday, October 28 on TV2

Mad scientists and crazy contraptions collide in the exciting season finale of Let’s Get Inventin’.

This season, Let’s get Inventin’ has seen some incredible inventions from the nine young and talented Kiwi inventors. Contraptions include the Soccerbike, the Jet Skimboard, the Mailbox Protector, the Vege Blaster, the Nerf Sucker and more.

Today, a group of very special judges including the AJ Park Patent Attorney, the Icehouse Business Incubator and famous New Zealand entrepreneur, The Mad Butcher, will pick a winning invention.

Which young inventor will win the $10,000 patent prize package?

4:00pm Sunday, October 28 on TV2

It’s the season finale of Operation Hero and the six Kiwi kids reflect on the 18 huge challenges they’ve completed based on the deeds of real-life heroes.

This season’s challenges have included emulating Huria Matenga’s amazing deep sea rescue, Johnny Pohe’s incredible escape from a World War II prison camp and emulating the many heroes who helped to save lives after the Christchurch earthquake.

But before the champion can be crowned there’s one final challenge. Who has what it takes to be the ultimate hero?

A final six Cantabrian families have been selected and for the first time, New Zealand can vote for the family they think most deserves a shot at creating and winning their dream home.

The final six families in the running for Mitre 10 Dream Home are:

• The Fail/Blair family: Amanda Fail (31) is a hairdresser and Jay Blair (29) is a fabric layer and cutter for a clothing company. The de facto pair has been together for two and a half years and have three children from Amanda’s previous marriage.
• The Giles family: Martyn Giles (43) is a sign writer and Sarah Giles (35) is a stay-at-home mum. They are married, have been together for 18 years and have two biological kids and four foster children between them. Sarah home-schools all six children.
• The McManus/Clarkson family: Manu Clarkson (33) is a fire-fighter and Danielle McManus (27) is a full-time mum. They have been together 10 years, are currently engaged and have three children.
• The Murphy family: Jarrad Murphy (28) is a sales manager and Casey Murphy (24) works in admin part-time. They have been together for five and a half years and have two young children. They got married at the beginning of this year.
• The Vercoe family: Damian Vercoe (30) is a brand manager and Crystal Vercoe (29) is a work-at-home mum with a hobby business. They are married, have been together 10 years and have two young children.
• The Wilson family: Riki Wilson (25) is a labourer and Whitney Wilson (24) works in data entry. They are married, have been together for four and a half year and have two young boys.

Voting is now open and can be completed via TVNZ’s website. Voting closes November 9.

Public vote will determine the first family through and the second will be selected by a judging panel. The final two will be revealed when Mitre 10 Dream Home returns to TV2 in 2013.

Simon Barnett is to host Mitre 10 Dream Home, returning to TV2 in 2013.

Simon is a veteran television and radio personality and has a strong connection to Christchurch, where Mitre 10 Dream Home will be based next year.

He is delighted to be part of a series that has generated such tremendous goodwill in past seasons. Continue reading »

8:30pm Friday, October 19 on TV2

Let the battles begin! The super-star coaches enlist the help of some famous friends as the remaining singers enter a brand new phase on The Voice.

Tonight, with the blind auditions at a close, the coaches and their teams of twelve incredible artists, enter ‘the battle rounds’.

Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera pair up members of their teams for the head-to-head vocal battles. Each performance will determine which artist will go through to the live show and who will be going home.

To prepare their teams the coaches will personally train their artists and provide them with their own expert advisors.

Adam has enlisted the help of multi-platinum recording artist Alanis Morissette and hit R&B producer and singer, Robin Thicke.

Blake’s advisors are pop powerhouse Kelly Clarkson and his wife, country superstar, Miranda Lambert.

Legendary record producer Babyface and R&B star and producer, Ne-Yo, were brought in by Cee Lo to help guide his team.

And finally, Christina has called upon singer-song writer Jewel and legendary music icon Lionel Richie to help her artists.

7:00pm Thursday, October 18 on TV2

Jasmine (Pearl McGlashan) has one last hope for love, this week on Shortland Street.

Despite her overwhelming crush on Angel (Jesse-James Pickery-Matuecci), Jasmine accepts the feeling isn’t mutual and is determined to get on with life so she and Angel can remain friends.

But the situation is made hard when Angel gives Jasmine mixed signals and Jasmine can’t help but read into Angel’s latest actions.

Will romance finally blossom between the two teens, or will Jasmine be left hanging once again?

8:30pm Wednesday, October 17 on TV2

Loose lips sink ships in the drama-filled season finale of Anger Management.

Kate (Selma Blair) freaks out after Charlie (Charlie Sheen) makes a romantic gesture, forcing them to examine if friends can still be friends with benefits.

Meanwhile, all hell breaks loose when pictures pop up on Facebook showing Sam (Daniela Bobadilla) kissing a girl.

9:30pm Tuesday, October 16 on TV2

The world as we know it is thrust back into the dark ages in TV2′s thrilling new drama, Revolution.

Fifteen years ago, an unknown phenomenon disabled the planet’s technology; from computers and electronics to car and jet engines and batteries. People were forced to adapt to a world without technology and public order was lost leaving many areas ruled by warlords and militias.

Now, 15 years later, families are living in seemingly peaceful, quiet cul-de-sacs, and when the sun goes down lanterns and candles are lit. Life is slower and sweeter. Or is it?

Charlie Matheson (Tracy Spiridakos) and her family struggle to stay together in the new landscape, but their lives are changed forever when a local militia arrives to claim her father and brother.

Together, with a mismatched band of survivors, they set out to rescue her brother Danny (Graham Rogers), overthrow the militia, and ultimately re-establish the world as they once knew it.

All the while, they explore the enduring mystery of why the technology failed, and if (or how) it will ever return.

7:00pm Monday, October 15 on TV2

Zac (Mike Edward) just can’t get it right, this week on Shortland Street.

When Chris (Michael Galvin) and friends decide to have a DIY day at Matekino, Murray (Matt Chamberlain) encourages Zac to come along.

At first Zac is reluctant, but Murray makes him realise he can’t hide forever. Initially Zac proves to be fantastic help with his building knowledge; however as a discussion about passed relationships turns into a rampant argument, Murray begins to regret his decision.

7:30pm Monday, October 15 on TV2

This Monday, find out who will be the second team through to the My Kitchen Rules grand final.

One team has already earned their place in the all-important showdown and tonight their competitor will be decided.

The teams will cook their best three course meal for judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel and guest judges Guy Grossi, Tobie Puttock, Liz Egan and Karen Martini.

Then, on Tuesday, the top two teams go head-to-head in the final battle.

In the ultimate test, the competitors bare their souls and their skills as they prepare a five course meal for a full restaurant.

The winners will be crowned My Kitchen Rules 2012 champions and walk away with the $250,000 cash prize.

With 100 plates to serve per team, the pressure is on!