She's a Samoan-born Wellingtonian but she's holding her own on a British food show. Introducing chef Monica Galetti.

Simon Cowell may have left American Idol, but he didn't take many viewers with him.

The crème de la crème of 6th form academia went head-to-head on our television sets in the 1981 final of It's Academic. Three decades later, Otahuhu College team member Alan Perrott went in search of his teammates and rivals.

Simon Cowell hits back at Sir Elton John for criticising TV talent shows.

Dear, oh dear, whatever's happened to the once-rather-wonderful Kirstie Alley? She got fat, of course.

The billionaire Celebrity Apprentice host could be running for president.

Jacqueline Smith's week of television, movies and music.

Meet the new batch of contestants for New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker.

Steven Tyler doesn't think American Idol is the best way to find new musical talent.

Bosses suit up for blue-collar jobs Undercover Boss returns to champion underdog employees and humble chief executives. By Deborah Hill Cone.

Two blokes with a love of weird science have created pretty much everything but the perfect woman for their new show.

As has traditionally been my tradition, this is the annual column where I share with the reality TV producers of Aotearoa (and anywhere else in the world if they want to buy them) my ideas for can't- miss reality TV shows.

All Danielle Hayes wanted for Christmas was a RipStik.

Noel Gallagher is reportedly in talks to judge the US version of The X Factor.

Terry Serepisos is selling assets to cover more than $3m in unpaid taxes, the contestants he 'fired' on The Apprentice say they're on the up.

Gender politics divide and rule as Celebrity Apprentice kicks off this Tuesday. By Deborah Hill Cone.

Not many aspiring Auckland property magnates can claim Donald Trump's right-hand man as their mentor.

The winner of the second NZ's Next Top Model is more than capable of looking after herself - she's an expert with a chainsaw.

Danielle Hayes cried and hugged her fellow finalist as she was named NZ's Next Top Model.

Tomorrow night's final of NZNTM will all pay off for one contestant.