MasterChef New Zealand tonight on TV One

The top 24 contestants are taken to an old air force hangar in West Auckland for three grueling challenges, to find who will go through to the top 12, on MasterChef New Zealand tonight.

First up is the taste test, where the contestants must attempt to identify the 19 ingredients MasterChef judge Simon Gault used to make his pot of ragout. Next, the judges bring in a boat trailer full of whole salmon, with filleting the test; and finally the Mystery Box challenge.

Only 12 will go through – with the rest going home – so the pressure is on. Watch MasterChef New Zealand to see who makes it to the top 12.

TV One: Wednesday 10 February, 7.30pm