Game of Bros

The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century

The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century

Presenting our full top 100 countdown for your reading pleasure.

By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 25th December, 2024

The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century

The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century

Presenting our full top 100 countdown for your reading pleasure.

By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 26th October, 2024

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The top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century (100-81)

Including a world-leading web series, a divisive cult comedy, and the most talked-about reality show we've ever made.

By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 21st October, 2024

Ten must-watch shows on Māori TV right now

Ten must-watch shows on Māori TV right now

Tara Ward delved into Māori TV’s impressive OnDemand catalogue and found some of the best TV taonga for your viewing pleasure.

By Tara Ward | 13th September, 2019

Game of Bros: the oiliest reality show on television is back

Game of Bros: the oiliest reality show on television is back

Game of Bros returned to Maori television tonight and picked up right where it left off: in a vat of coconut oil. Madeleine Chapman made a few crucial and important observations to keep an eye out for as the show progresses.

By Madeleine Chapman | 23rd March, 2017

Special correspondent

My Aunty Henga reacts to the shirtless Game of Bros calendar shoot

My Aunty Henga reacts to the shirtless Game of Bros calendar shoot

Before the season two premiere of Game of Bros, Madeleine Chapman sat down with her Aunty Henga to judge the contestants based solely on their calendar photo and quote.

By Madeleine Chapman | 20th March, 2017

Special correspondent

Bachelors, bros and breakfast TV: Here’s the local telly we are excited about in 2017

Bachelors, bros and breakfast TV: Here’s the local telly we are excited about in 2017

We look bravely to the year ahead and pluck out the most promising bits of local television programming.

By Group Think | 11th January, 2017

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A champion is crowned – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Six

A champion is crowned – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Six

Madeleine Chapman and her Aunty Henga assess the skills, builds, and tattoos in Game of Bros, Māori television’s reality quest for the ultimate Polynesian warrior.

By Madeleine Chapman | 29th April, 2016

Special correspondent

‘Oka! What is he doing?’ – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Six

‘Oka! What is he doing?’ – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Six

Madeleine Chapman and her Aunty Henga assess the skills, builds, and tattoos in Game of Bros, Māori television’s reality quest for the ultimate Polynesian warrior.

By Madeleine Chapman | 22nd April, 2016

Special correspondent

“Are you seriously?” – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Five

“Are you seriously?” – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Five

By Madeleine Chapman | 15th April, 2016

Special correspondent

“I don’t even know their names” – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Four

“I don’t even know their names” – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Four

Madeleine Chapman and her Aunty Henga assess the skills, builds, and tattoos in Game of Bros, Māori television’s reality quest for the ultimate Polynesian warrior.

By Madeleine Chapman | 8th April, 2016

Special correspondent

‘Wait, are they in Auckland?’ – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Three

‘Wait, are they in Auckland?’ – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Three

Madeleine Chapman, her Aunty Henga and her Mum Pani assess the skills, builds, and tattoos in Game of Bros, Māori television's reality quest for the ultimate Polynesian warrior.

By Madeleine Chapman | 1st April, 2016

Special correspondent

“Who’s mowing the lawn?” – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Two

“Who’s mowing the lawn?” – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga, Week Two

Madeleine Chapman, her Aunty Henga and her Mum Pani assess the skills, builds, and tattoos in Game of Bros, a reality quest for the ultimate Polynesian warrior.

By Madeleine Chapman | 31st March, 2016

Special correspondent

“They’re just showing off their muscles” – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga

“They’re just showing off their muscles” – Judging the uso of Game of Bros with Aunty Henga

By Madeleine Chapman | 18th March, 2016

Special correspondent

Maori TV’s Game of Bros, reality

Will Māori Television’s Game of Bros be the perfect antidote to The Bachelor NZ?

Maori Television debuts Game of Bros tonight, a reality series about the quest for the perfect man. But what kind of man can we expect to find? The Brown Bachelor or The Nesian Ninja? Dan Taipua investigates.

By Dan Taipua | 17th March, 2016