1. Episode 1

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. 10 February 2013

New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.

2. Episode 2

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. 17 February 2013

The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.

3. Episode 3

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. 24 February 2013

The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.

4. Episode 4

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. 3 March 2013

The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.

5. Episode 5

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. 10 March 2013

The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.

6. Episode 6

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. 17 March 2013

The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.

7. Episode 7

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. 24 March 2013

The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.

8. Masterclass 1

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. 30 March 2013

New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.

9. Episode 8

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. 31 March 2013

The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.

10. Episode 9

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. 7 April 2013

The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.

12. Masterclass 3

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. 13 April 2013

Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.

13. Episode 10

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. 14 April 2013

The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.

14. Masterclass 4

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. 20 April 2013

Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.

15. Episode 11

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. 21 April 2013

The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.

16. Masterclass 5

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. 27 April 2013

Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.

17. Episode 12

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. 28 April 2013

The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.

18. Masterclass 6

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. 4 May 2013

Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.

19. Episode 13

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. 5 May 2013

The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.

20. Masterclass 7

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. 11 May 2013

Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.

21. Episode 14

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. 12 May 2013

The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.

22. Masterclass 8

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. 18 May 2013

Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.

23. Episode 15

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. 19 May 2013

The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.

24. Masterclass 9

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. 25 May 2013

Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.

25. Episode 16

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. 26 May 2013

The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs