After most of the contestants were either eliminated or told they were through, the remaining five – Toni, Lenken, Birgette, Ben and Emilie, were lastly given one more chance to sing for the 4 places left in the Top 18.
Advancing to the Top 10: Kali Kopae, Ashlee Fisher and Clinton Randell Wildcard Contender: Lenken Isaac
Advancing to the Top 10: Indira Moala, Victor Sulfa & Toni Baird Wildcard Contenders: Wiremu Hohaia
Advancing to the Top 10: Matt Saunoa, Aroha Robinson and Rebecca Wright Wildcard Contender: Ben Hazlewood Advancing to the Top 10: Ben Hazelwood Matt Saunoa (aged 21, from Levin) was the winner of the third series of "New Zealand Idol".
Indira Moala (aged 21, from Glen Eden, Auckland), was runner-up to winner Matt Saunoa.