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‘So ashamed’: Groom breaks down in tense MAFS commitment ceremony
OPINION: There were outbursts and revelations galore as the experiment reaches halfway.
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Mafs groom’s shock confession labelled a ‘sign of disrespect’ by wife
OPINION: More partners are heading for the exit after new revelations came to light.
Kourtney Kardashian calls out claim her 15-year-old son is a father
The reality TV star denied the rumours, calling them 'lies'.
Spoiler: Australian Police probe Mafs incident after groom’s alleged outburst
NZ SPOILER: 'It’s unacceptable, it’s disgusting. I’m still hating myself for doing this'.
‘Ratchet’: MAFS sisters' stand-off spells trouble for one couple
OPINION: It seems as if poor Awhina can't catch a break despite trying.
‘In the bin’: Has stubborn Mafs groom really changed his tune?
OPINION: The shock turn comes as another couple heads for the exit.
Mafs dinner party drama: Margarita jibe leads to verbal bloodbath amid tense ‘wife swap’ revelation
OPINION: 'Gaslighting seems to be the name of the game for a lot of grooms.'
‘Unprecedented’: Controversial groom returns to Mafs in series shocker
OPINION: Is he a 'changed man', or is this a recipe for disaster?
Is reality TV ‘harmful’?
Five experts – including an ex-reality TV participant - explain its impact.
Mafs couple debate sex success: ‘There was a bit of an awkwardness’
OPINION: It was passionate for him. It couldn't have been further from the truth for her.
‘Stronger together’: Nadia Lim on 20-year journey with Carlos Bagrie
The famous foodie and her farmer husband reflect on their extraordinary life together.
Review: Is Alec Baldwin’s new reality show trying to rehabilitate his image? ‘This series is a low point’
'Whether or not he’ll be able to revive his career remains to be seen.'
Sex remark about Kiwi MAFS star shocks
OPINION: All eyes are on Ryan after a shocking comment during a group session.
Sensual massage leads to awkward moment during Mafs' Intimacy Week
OPINION: This week, the brides attempt to create their 'ultimate fantasy' in the bedroom.
‘I’m not done’: Surprise groom return rocks Mafs
OPINION: Final straws are clutched as an open forum pulls no punches.
How Thailand, astrology and reality TV inspired the White Lotus’ new season
Stars Natasha Rothwell and Aimee Lou Wood reveal all ahead of the long-awaited new season.
From Mafs to misogyny, what’s behind the ‘tradwife’ trend?
OPINION: How a reality show contestant reflects a 'growing trend in Western culture'.
‘Unhinged’: MAFS nice guy turns nasty after shocking comments
OPINION: Abhorrent comments and dark secrets are building mounting tension on Mafs.
‘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
OPINION: Two shocking walkouts have changed the experiment in a drastic way.
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'.
‘Buckle up’: Tāmati Coffey and husband expecting another baby
The couple and surrogate mother are committed to sharing the journey online.
MAFS ep 4 recap: ‘Petite, blonde’ - Groom brutally criticises wife’s looks
OPINION: Nice Guy Tim assumes the liberty to tell his wife what he thinks of her looks.
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.
Opinion: The ‘no spark’ Mafs confession that cut like a knife
Opinion: Does this season's MaFS have a new villain already?
What’s new to streaming this week?
Includes the gruelling journey to Te Matatini and the return of a reality behemoth.