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New Zealand baffles Top Model contestants
They met "May-oris" wearing "butt flaps", posed with "horny beasts", and were confused about their geography.

Masterchef winner won't give up day job
He may have won MasterChef New Zealand last night but Brett McGregor is sticking to teaching.

Hint of new MasterChef as finalists 'warm up'
A second series of the hit show may be on the cards.

No place for Pam to frolic
Good keen Kiwi lifesavers keep it real in local TV series Danger Beach, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

<i>Masterchef</i> finalist's winning recipe for love
Steve Juergens isn't just a whizz in the kitchen - the Masterchef finalist also appears to have a few recipes for love.

Katie goes forth
Prepare yourself. UK tabloid darling Katie Price's wacky new reality series hits NZ

Cooks and apprentices face the chop
Three wannabe chefs were sent packing on MasterChef New Zealand last night and it was cruel treatment of a crayfish and a limp salad that proved Karyn Fisk, Suzanne Drummond and Mark Harvey's undoing.

Proving a point
Sharon Osbourne talks to Stephen Jewell about getting revenge on the literary critics.

Reality TV: Why it's not so bad for Kiwi children
Reality television has been accused of dumbing down the nation, but a study suggests some shows could be good for children.

<i>The Hills</i> are alive with the sound of bitching
As rich kids reality show The Hills reaches its season finale this weekend TimeOut catches up with star Kristin Cavallari to talk 'man-eating' and 'girl code'.

It's too hot in Astle's kitchen for fat people or women
Masterchef guest star Tony Astle won't hire women or fat people in the kitchen of his exclusive Auckland restaurant.

<i>Top Model</i> returning to screens
New Zealand's Next Top Model will be returning to screens for a second series this year.

Madonna turns marriage ref for TV
Madonna, who's been divorced twice, is to appear as a judge on a US reality TV show about warring couples.

DeGeneres praised for <i>American Idol</i> debut
Ellen DeGeneres' debut on American Idol has been praised by fellow judge Kara DioGuardi.

For these go-getters
Meet the contestants willing to risk those dreaded words "you're fired" in their bid to become New Zealand's first Apprentice.

MasterChef NZ: Blood, sweat and fears
New Zealand gets its own version of MasterChef next month.

All pa for the course
Deborah Hill Cone is impressed by a new series that sees Kiwi families go back in time.

The designer who fits and flatters
The recession has been disastrous for the fashion business. But Michael Kors has weathered the storm - and kept his tan.