Is reality TV ‘harmful’?
Five experts – including an ex-reality TV participant - explain its impact.
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'Whether or not he’ll be able to revive his career remains to be seen.'
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From Mafs to misogyny, what’s behind the ‘tradwife’ trend?
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‘Misleading and deceptive’: Kiwi MAFS star slams show in a rogue Instagram post
Jacqui Burfoot allegedly broke the rules of her Mafs Australia contract to post.
Opinion: Why can’t we stop watching Find My Country House NZ?
OPINION: Nothing much happens in this property series, but it’s rating through the roof.
‘Selfish p****’: Confession chaos rocks Married At First Sight
OPINION: Tension-laden tasks put the newlyweds to the test, leading to shock revelations.
MAFS’ explosive first dinner party ends with two brides jilted
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Opinion: Kiwi bride dropped by groom during awkward Mafs wedding
Opinion: The final two couples to get married had vastly different wedding experiences.
Outrage after ‘voyeuristic, nauseating’ UK reality TV show retraces refugee journeys
The series opens with a participant calling for immigrants to be 'blown up'.
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MAFS ep 4 recap: ‘Petite, blonde’ - Groom brutally criticises wife’s looks
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MAFS groom accused of ‘catfishing’ women on dating app
Gromie is under fire for his outdated dating app photos and attitude to women.
Opinion: Dramatic Mafs walk-out ends tension-riddled honeymoon
OPINION: Just two days in and we've seen one couple call it quits.
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‘Ghosted’: A bombshell first for Married At First Sight Australia
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‘The most unthinkable tragedy’: Alec Baldwin breaks down in new reality show
'This is never something to forget'.
The Casketeers go global as TVNZ announces 2025 lineup
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‘Slightly slipped’: Miriam Margolyes changes her allegiance from Aussie to NZ
The actress said Australia was going 'a bit wonky, like the rest of the world'.
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'I was fully lying to you guys. Me not dating, and not wanting love and attention?'
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'People don't know the half of it'.
‘Sick motherf***er’: Khloe Kardashian outraged after fire near family homes
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‘Immense sadness’: Drag Race star dead aged 32
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Maths tutor and magician win record-breaking prize on The Chase
Karen and Ian's six-figure win was the first of its kind on the show since 2018.
Du Val downfall: From champagne, private jets to receivership and $250m debt
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Love Island star makes tearful confession ahead of new series
'I am angry at him, and I am very hurt'.
'An insult': Reality TV contestant under fire for alleged haka
'He should learn it properly and show NZ respect.'