4x1 - Episode 1

February 10, 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.

4x2 - Episode 2

February 17, 2013

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

4x3 - Episode 3

February 24, 2013

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

4x4 - Episode 4

March 3, 2013

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

4x5 - Episode 5

March 10, 2013

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

4x6 - Episode 6

March 17, 2013

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

4x7 - Episode 7

March 24, 2013

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

4x8 - Masterclass 1

March 30, 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.

4x9 - Episode 8

March 31, 2013

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

4x10 - Episode 9

April 7, 2013

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

4x12 - Masterclass 3

April 13, 2013

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

4x13 - Episode 10

April 14, 2013

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

4x14 - Masterclass 4

April 20, 2013

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

4x15 - Episode 11

April 21, 2013

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

4x16 - Masterclass 5

April 27, 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.

4x17 - Episode 12

April 28, 2013

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

4x18 - Masterclass 6

May 4, 2013

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

4x19 - Episode 13

May 5, 2013

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

4x20 - Masterclass 7

May 11, 2013

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

4x21 - Episode 14

May 12, 2013

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

4x22 - Masterclass 8

May 18, 2013

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

4x23 - Episode 15

May 19, 2013

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

4x24 - Masterclass 9

May 25, 2013

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

4x25 - Episode 16

May 26, 2013

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

4x27 - Episode 17

June 2, 2013