Fletcher sings his way into showdown

Tauranga schoolboy Fletcher Oxford has been named as one of the semi-finalists to go through to the grand final of New Zealand's Got Talent.

Fletcher was the most popular act with the voting public after performing an original composition dedicated, once again, to his missing cat, Sushi, in last week's semi-final.

The judges' favourite, looper Mihirangi, is also through to the grand final after performing a combination of loops and live vocals.

Twelve acts, as voted for by the public and New Zealand's Got Talent judges Jason Kerrison, Rachel Hunter and Ali Campbell, will take part in the grand final - a two-hour show to be screened on Sunday.

The grand final will see the acts performing one more time for the judges and the audience at home, who will have until midday Tuesday, November 27 to text vote for their favourite act.

The winner, determined solely by public votes, will be announced on Sunday, December 2.