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Cooking show has the X factor

It's the battle of the Kiwi reality TV shows - and it seems wannabe chefs are winning the ratings war.

Review: Dr Who - Nightmare In Silver

From the moment it was announced Neil Gaiman was writing last night's episode of Doctor Who I had high hopes.

Cowell: I'm bored of TV talent shows

Simon Cowell believes TV singing competitions are "beginning to look the same".

Eight things I know about Once Upon A Time

As with last year, I'm not sure what I think of Once Upon A Time.

Judges need a dash of X Factor

The judges of The X Factor are slowly but surely proving that they are unqualified to be mentoring "artists".

Horrors of turn-of-the century TV

Revisiting the 'TV that defined a generation' exposes the true horrors of turn-of-the-century shows.

Yeardley Smith's life with Lisa

For more than 25 years Yeardley Smith has been the voice of Lisa Simpson.

Ke$ha slammed over urine stunt

How do you top having sex with ghosts and wearing a bra made out of teeth sent in by your fans?

Virginity auction now reality TV

Aussie behind controversial sex documentary says virgins from around the world are lining up to take part.

Has Home and Away jumped the shark? (spoiler)

Home and Away gets more and more sensational as cast member reveals he was dumped after criticising writers.

May: The Voice is an insult to music

Brian May thinks The Voice is an "insult to music".

Cancer survivor's amazing talent

Jen O'Shea's attempt to get on The Ellen show meant revealing a very personal secret.

Breaking Bad is back!

The final season has begun, with one of the best debut episodes in recent memory.

(Email) Chain of Moans - Episode 8

As the show with the kinkiest leeches on television continues, Nelson Mail reporters and bloggers Sarah Dunn and Adam Roberts continue their discussions about the land of Westeros.

Simpsons 'about half way done'

Yeardley Smith has been playing an 8-year-old girl for almost 25 years, but the end is in sight - almost.

Three finales, one angry viewer

That finale, and the plans for next season, may have put me off the show entirely.

X-Factor: The end of Eden

What started slow ended without any surprises. But did the judges make the right decision in the end?

WIN: Interview Shortland St's stars

We're giving two fans the opportunity to interview the stars of Shortland St live on Stuff.co.nz.

TV's most inconsistent show?

A certain long-running crime series is the most inconsistent show of the year.

X Factor: Save me Jebus

The X Factor's judges are right "proud" but too much of the first live show falls flat.

Bedingfield is 'an emotional wreck'

Stan Walker calls fellow X Factor judge Daniel Bedingfield out on his dramatic tendencies.

Aussie soap star in serious condition after crash

Former Packed to the Rafters actor is in a serious condition after a car accident in Sydney.

Rachel Hunter talent-spotting

Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter is coming home, and she's single.

Breaking up Breaking Bad

With only 16 episodes left in Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul talks to Kate Mead about his role of a lifetime.

How to turn fantasy into reality

Mentors Shane Cortese, Tina Cross, Michael Dennison and Nerida Cortese

Each year, thousands of Kiwis sing, cook and dance their hearts out in the hope of becoming reality TV stars. Now the A-listers want to make their dreams come true.

Doctor Who? Finally an answer

BENJAMIN RYAN

In a TV world dominated by fake characters and reality stars, The Doctor stands tall, writes Benjamin Ryan.

Doco shines light on Exponents

Exponents frontman Jordan Luck talks to Janie Smith about a documentary filmed to celebrate the band's 30-year history.

Do you want to see Bea Arthur naked?

Somebody out there does, and they've paid a shocking $2.33 million at auction for the privilege.

Anonymity 'lovely' for Go Girls actor

Leon Wadham does not consider himself famous, despite having a leading role in the popular New Zealand show Go Girls.

Doctor Who: The Crimson Horror

REVIEW: There's lots to like in this late Victorian tale.

Diddy spoofs Downton Abbey

Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has debuted a comedy spoof of himself appearing in his "favourite show of all time," Downton Abbey.

Hobbit star is back to look for his perfect girl

Actor James Nesbitt is in Wanaka filming a Perfect Woman Competition.

Competition: I'm a Shorty addict

FAITH BECKHAM

Five nights a week is not enough for Faith Beckham to tune in to Shortland St.

Sky TV back on air

All Sky Television's channels are back on air after Chorus fixed a fault in a fibre-optic cable

Diddy claims he's joining Downton

Sean "Diddy" Combs will not be appearing on TV drama Downton Abbey despite tweets saying he would join the cast.

Shorty Street's wedding belle blues

Shortland Street has a new bride, but actress Beth Allen isn't happy that her character never got to wear the traditional dress.

New season shows to look forward to

Here's what I'm looking forward to among the newly announced US shows.

Shortland St comp: Don't be a hater

DANIELLE BALMER

'I will continue to support Shortland Street no matter what other people say," Danielle Balmer writes.

Shortland St comp: Born to love Shorty

Shorty was on the TV when mum was giving birth to me - no wonder the show has made such an impact.

Snooki and JWoww still 'crazy bi***s'

Snooki and JWoww, one with a baby, the other with a serious boyfriend, have all grown up. Kinda.

X Factor wildcard winner revealed

Fletcher Mills will join the 12 finalists for The X Factor's live shows, starting this Sunday.

Good and bad decisions from Upfronts Week

Ah, the excitement of Upfronts Week is upon us again - that time of year when the major US networks (CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC and The CW) announce their new schedules (set to debut in September/October), reveal their slate of new pickups, and announce which existing shows have been cancelled or renewed.