Introducing New Zealand's very first Bachelor, as he embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime quest to find true love with the woman of his dreams. Tonight he will meet 21 very different kiwi women - all with their eyes on the prize.

Love is in the air as one lucky bachelorette flies high on the very first single date, leaving the rest of the girls grounded, and in an action packed group date, true colours begin to emerge.

Love scales new heights when The Bachelor takes one Bachelorette on a date with a difference. The group date spins out of control and a shocking twist changes everything at the rose ceremony.

The girls get down and dirty in an attempt to grab the Bachelor's attention, but for one Bachelorette the increasing pressure is proving too much, and later, sparks fly as the Bachelor pulls out all the stops in a romantic single date.

Sparks fly when one bachelorette is whisked off on a single date that gets off to a flying start. At the mansion the girls struggle with the new connections that are being made, and passion fails to fire on the group date.

The Bachelor pulls out all the stops to impress on a spectacular single date. But is he throwing pearls before swine? The group date sees the girls well outside their comfort zone as Mike and The Bachelor put them all through their paces.

A romantic single date at the Wither Hills winery in Blenheim takes a surprising turn. On the group date things get competitive, as the girls battle it out before an emotional Rose Ceremony turns the competition on its head.

On tonight's stunning single date, the Bachelor sets sail on superyacht attempting to really get to know his chosen bachelorette, but can she lower her defenses long enough to ensure her safety. Later, tension builds at the cocktail party.

Arthur orchestrates a change of scene for the girls, hoping love will flourish in New Zealand's scenic country side. But when one girl takes a tumble it's not just her safety on The Bachelor that's in jeopardy.

While one Bachelorette wonders if she will ever get her time to shine, another falls further and further for Arthur's charms. At the cocktail party...a shock announcement turns the competition on its head leaving all the girls wondering - who is going home?

Arthur whisks a bachelorette off for a romantic date on White Island, but her future on The Bachelor is uncertain after she reveals a deal breaking secret. A surprise serenade makes one girl swoon and panic ensues at the cocktail party.

On tonight's spectacular date, sparks fly as Arthur soars sky high with one bachelorette. Then a daring double date creates turmoil for the girls and a shock rose ceremony sends a favourite packing.

With only 4 bachelorettes remaining, it's Arthur's turn in the hot seat. With family interrogations and skeptical friends, can Arthur prove himself to the girls' nearest and dearest.

With only 4 bachelorettes remaining, Art faces the ultimate test when he meets the last two families on their own home turf. Then in an emotionally charged rose ceremony, one bachelorette will face Arthur for the last time.

Only 3 bachelorettes remain and Arthur needs more one on one time, so surprises the girls with three overnight dates, but when one bachelorette makes a startling decision Arthur may have to make his toughest choice yet.

Arthur's search for love has led him to the final two women, and he is now on the brink of his final choice. To help him with this difficult choice he introduces the final two to his family where one girl makes an astonishing declaration.

In this one hour special, the Bachelorettes talk candidly about life in the mansion. Plus - for the first time, Arthur will come face to face with the women he sent home, before making his first appearance with the girl who stole his heart.