Editorial: Reality check for TV dramatics
We say: Reality TV may be compelling, but what does it say about us as viewers?
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Fist fights and cheating: The show more crazy than MAFS
Just when it seemed reality TV couldn't get more bonkers, this one shows up.
Big Brother house 'left to rot', destroyed by vandals
The palatial pink house has been abandoned and destroyed.
MAFS NZ star warns: 'Someone will take their own life'
A former MAFS star says deaths could occur as a result of reality TV in New Zealand.
Don Purdon: MAFS may violate health and safety laws
Should we be exposing vulnerable people to emotional trauma for TV entertainment?
Another Jeremy Kyle guest reveals crisis after show
Another former guest has come forward, revealing how the show affected her life.
MAFS star says show 'stress' led to her dramatic 12kg weight loss
Ines Basic says she felt 'controlled' and 'manipulated' while appearing on the show.
GoT star 'flabbergasted' by 'out of nowhere' death
SPOILERS: "What, what, WHAT!? It comes out of f**king nowhere. I'm flabbergasted."
Khloe reveals Lamar's first words waking from coma
When Lamar woke from a drug fuelled four-day coma, he found Khloe next to him.
Laura Daniel to host 'Spookers-meets-Survivor' style Zombie show
Laura Daniel has ditched the laughs to host a Spookers-meets-Survivor style reality show.
'I was a nasty brat': Jessika Power opens up about MAFS
This reality TV star has had a surprising change of heart about her time on the show.
MAFS star's bombshell accusation over forced shower scene
After leaving MAFS under acrimonious circumstances, Lauren has again lashed out.
TVNZ cancels Jeremy Kyle, removes all episodes
TVNZ has rethought its original stance and pulled Jeremy Kyle, effective immediately.
The Chase's biggest question answered: Who's the best Chaser?
The stats are in - now we can reveal who the smartest player on The Chase is.
Lucrative lives of Australia's reality stars
Still think it's not worth quitting your day job to go on reality TV?
Are we heading for a real-life Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games used to seem impossible ... now I'm not so sure.
Met Gala fallout: The truth about Kim K's 'fake' body
Kim K's trainer responds to 'fake' body claims after criticism at Met Gala.
MAFS star's x-rated workout shocks fans
MAFS' Bronson Norrish has caused a frenzy on social media with a naked fitness video.
Inside 5-year-old North West's insane wardrobe
She is the daughter of a global style icon and a fashion designer.
The food revolution coming to Kiwi TV
It's a different reality TV cooking show - less bitchy, more kind.
'I do love Kiwi girls': Aussie groom applies to MAFS NZ
Nasser is taking another shot at MAFS - only on NZ soil this time.
MAFS stars' shameless money grab
It's the event nobody asked for, but what really happened off camera will be revealed.
MAFS star's dramatic reaction to bullying trolls
Jess is making a major change after cruel comments during her stint on reality TV
Humiliating reality of having sex on The Bachelor
What actually happens when two people want to get, uh, intimate is downright awkward
MKR judge tipped for shock career move
This MKR judge could be headed for a career change, and the move is not what you'd expect.
Host slams reality show, dares bosses: 'Fire me now'
A TV host lashed out her own network's TV show, daring them to "fire me" for it.
Kiwi comedians rip into MAFS troublemaker Mike
"Guys like that make more lesbians than speedos on the beach!"
MAFS 'lie' exposed: Telv leaks video of 'cheating' with Jess
After Jess denied hooking up with Telv, he released a video of their late-night rendezvous
Former bachelor shares nude family photo
The star has divided followers by posing nude on a beach with his daughter.
MAFS bombshell: Jessika 'cheated' on Dan with former MAFS star
"Dan seems like a really good guy. I feel for him."
Bachelorette star opens up on life after reality TV
Bachelorette contestant Jake Ellis revealed why he's "done" with reality star events.
MAFS' Dan Webb denies cheating on Jessika Power
"Those allegations are fabricated and false and I'll tell you why."
MAFS star Jessika's shock look after brutal split
Jessika looks completely different after being dumped by her controversial lover.
TV star Julz Tocker reveals he almost quit over vile online abuse
TV star and dancer calls out online haters, tells youth to be proud of who they are.