The second season of New Zealand Idol commenced on 3 July 2005. The judges were Paul Ellis, Jackie Clarke and Frankie Stevens.

Auditions

The auditions were held at the following locations: Those who were successful would proceed to the "Top 60" theatre rounds held at the Telstraclear Pacific Events Centre in Auckland.

Theatre Week

The successful contestants who made it through to the "Top 60" rounds would spend a gruelling three days at the theatre. The decision of the final cut to the "Top 24" was delivered to three groups of twelve, with one group being sent home.

Semi-finals

Group 1

Advancing to the Top 10: Frank Andrews, Keshia Paulse and Steven Broad Wildcard Contenders: Kevin Malagamaali'i, Marcel Bramao

Group 2

Advancing to the Top 10: Rosita Vai, Shelley Paikea and Ashley Cooper Wildcard Contenders: Saelyn Guyton, Lissel Stewart

Group 3

Advancing to the Top 10: Rongo Brightwell, Jesse O'Brien and Nik Carlson Wildcard Contenders: Clark To'o, Maselina Leimoa, Teresa Bergman, Malia Matthews

Wildcards

Advancing to the Top 10: Teresa Bergman

Weekly Song Themes

The Top 10 Finalists

Rosita Vai

Rosita Vai (born 4 June 1981 in Auckland) was the winner of the second series of "New Zealand Idol".

Nik Carlson

Nik Carlson (born 8 November 1978 in Masterton), was runner-up to winner Rosita Vai.

Steven Broad

Steve Broad (born 29 January 1986, from Invercargill), came third.

Jesse O'Brien

Jesse O'Brien, (born 25 September 1977, in Dunedin, now residing in Hamilton), was placed fourth.

Teresa Bergman

Teresa Bergman (born 14 October 1986, in Lower Hutt), finished in fifth place. She originally missed out on a place in the Final 10 but was brought back for the Wildcard Special and received the last position into the finals.

Rongo Brightwell

Rongo Brightwell (16 September 1987 in Mohaka, Hawke's Bay), was placed sixth.

Frank Andrews

Frank Andrews (born 22 June 1985, in Rotorua), finished in seventh place.

Ashley Cooper

Ashley Cooper (born 23 February 1988 in Cambridge), placed eighth.

Keshia Paulse

Keshia Paulse (born 14 December 1984 in Auckland), finished ninth.

Shelley Paikea

Shelley Paikea (born 25 May 1981 in Pukekohe), was placed tenth.

The Top 10 Group Performances

The Grand Final

The final was held on 17 October, with the following performances:

Elimination chart

Commercial Releases