Season 4

Episode 1

2013-02-10

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.

Episode 2

2013-02-17

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

Episode 3

2013-02-24

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

Episode 4

2013-03-03

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

Episode 5

2013-03-10

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

Episode 6

2013-03-17

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

Episode 7

2013-03-24

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

Masterclass 1

2013-03-30

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

Episode 8

2013-03-31

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

Episode 9

2013-04-07

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

Masterclass 3

2013-04-13

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

Episode 10

2013-04-14

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

Masterclass 4

2013-04-20

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

Episode 11

2013-04-21

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

Masterclass 5

2013-04-27

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

Episode 12

2013-04-28

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

Masterclass 6

2013-05-04

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

Episode 13

2013-05-05

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

Masterclass 7

2013-05-11

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

Episode 14

2013-05-12

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

Masterclass 8

2013-05-18

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

Episode 15

2013-05-19

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

Masterclass 9

2013-05-25

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

Episode 16

2013-05-26

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

Episode 17

2013-06-02