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Last night on the season premiere of Chelsea New Zealand’s Hottest Home Baker the 16 contestants were whittled down to eight.

Here are the amateur bakers who made the cut.

Tracy Hansen
Sean McGarry
Sarah Asher
Kurt Cole
Gemma Elizabeth Boucher
Kiriana Marshall
Claire Hahn
Alex Thompson Continue reading »

#MasterChefNZ 2014 will have teams of two!! Apply here tvnz.co.nz/masterchef-new…

— MasterChef NZ (@MasterChefNZ) May 17, 2013

The next season of MasterChef New Zealand will take on more of a My Kitchen Rules feel with teams of two allowed to compete.

The official MasterChef NZ Twitter feed just announced the news.

Apply here if you’re interested in competing in MasterChef NZ 2014.

NBC has six new series for the new season with Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes making their returns in the all-new The Michael J. Fox Show and Sean Saves the World.

Here’s the first look at the new offerings from NBC. Continue reading »

Top 20 most time shifted shows

1. Bones: 62110 (TV3, 8:35pm – 9:30pm)
2. Once Upon A Time: 42600 (TV2, 8:30pm – 9:30pm)
3. Doctor Who: 30850 (PRIME, 8:30pm – 9:30pm)
4. Mrs. Brown’s Boys: 30420 (TV ONE, 9:10pm – 9:45pm)
5. Coronation Street: 29030 (TV ONE, 7:30pm – 8:30pm) Continue reading »

The CW has given us the first look at their new slate of programming for the 2013/14 season.

The youth-oriented network has five new dramas to offer with former Home and Away actor Luke Mitchell featuring in the remake of The Tomorrow People and Neighbours actor Bob Morley in The 100.

Here’s what we’ve got to look forward to. Continue reading »

In a bid to reach more people, MediaWorks will have More FM simulcast The X Factor NZ’s live performance and results shows.

The X Factor NZ co-executive producer Andrew Szusterman says: “This isn’t about putting the stereo next to the TV, it’s about all those New Zealanders working nightshift, travelling the country or for any other reason not being able to get to the television – but who want to experience The X Factor at the same time as the rest of the country.

“With the More FM network covering the show live The X Factor has the country’s eyes and ears covered.” Continue reading »

CBS has delivered a bunch of new series for the 2013/14 season that are heavy on divorce as a theme.

Some big names involved in their new shows include Robin Williams, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Anna Faris and Toni Collette.

Here’s what they have to offer. Continue reading »

When Flight of the Conchords was on HBO in the States, it was not only showcasing the New Zealand accent but the country itself.

Murray’s (Rhys Darby) office was adorned with a variety of NZ “tourism” posters that gave everyone a reason to visit.

Here’s the lot of them:

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Most watched

1. One News: 686,680 (TV ONE, 6:00pm – 7:00pm)
2. Shortland Street: 524,330 (TV2, 7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. Police Ten 7: 509,360 (TV2, 7:30pm – 8:00pm)
4. Mrs. Brown’s Boys: 471,930 (TV ONE, 9:10pm – 9:45pm)
5. Random Breath Testing: 455,600 (TV2, 8:00pm – 8:30pm) Continue reading »

Wonder Woman project still being developed

The president of The CW has confirmed that the Wonder Woman prequel series is still in development despite not making the cut this season.

Minaj looking at leaving Idol

Nicki Minaj is reportedly looking at leaving American Idol following the current season. Randy Jackson has already confirmed his departure after 12 seasons. Continue reading »