2004 Runner-Up, Michael Murphy almost didn't get past the audition stage because judge Paul Ellis didn't like his voice. He was over-ruled by Fiona and Frankie. This also happened to Camillia Temple.
Asked if he had any regrets about the Top 10, and judge Paul Ellis stated that the only two regrets he had was saying yes to Filipo and Jessie Cassin.
Top 10 Rankings (2004):
* Benjamin Lummis - Winner,
* Michael Murphy - 2nd place,
* Camillia Temple - 3rd place,
* Luke Whaanga - 4th place,
* Dave Houma - 5th place,
* Eddie Gaiger - 6th place,
* Robin Johnson - 7th place,
* Jessie Cassin - 8th place,
* Sela Mahe - 9th place,
* Filipo Saipani - 10th place
Top 10 Rankings (2005):
* Rosita Vai - Winner,
* Nik Carlson - 2nd place,
* Steven Broad - 3rd place,
* Jesse O'Brien - 4th place,
* Teresa Bergman - 5th place,
* Rongo Brightwell - 6th place,
* Frank Andrews - 7th place,
* Ashley Cooper - 8th place,
* Keshia Paulse - 9th place,
* Shelley Paikea - 10th place