The Cliffhangers
The moments best remembered from Shortland Street's past are those iconic cliffhangers, year-ending events that keep everyone guessing over the weeks ahead. From the ambulance crashing through reception to Tess' stabbing at her own wedding, these are the show's biggest moments - and fans want to kn…
Love Is In The Air
Affairs of the heart are as important in Ferndale as what's happening on the surgical table. This episode would reflect on the show's greatest love stories, the affairs that stunned the nation, and the lovers torn apart. Kura is also joined by Laura Hill and Jessica Joy Wood to talk about the cur…
Ferndale For All - Representing Aotearoa
Whereas many soaps are only now focusing on diverse casts and stories after being on air for decades, Shortland Street has also focused on different cultures and communities, right from the first episode with Dr Ropata and the opening line of "Kia Ora, Shortland Street". This episode will look at t…
Family Ties
Family units have been a regular part of the Shortland Street, and those units that manage to work their way into every part of the show are the ones that fans are drawn to - from the Neilsons to the Coopers and now the Kings, these families have reflected Kiwi life every night for decades. This ep…
Til Death Do Us Part - Ferndale Weddings
It wouldn’t be a Ferndale wedding with a run away bride, drag queens, an uninvited guest or two or a major disaster. From Lionel and Kirsty disastrous nuptials, through to the first ever gay wedding with Sally Martin and Maeve Mullins, weddings are the best thing to happen for viewers and often the…
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
In amongst the medical peril, serial killers, explosions, shocking romances and other dramatic set pieces, the comedic side of Shortland Street has long been there as a softening contrast. For this episode, we'll look at the humorous moments and characters that have become fan favourites and viral …
*BONUS* Shortland Street - The Podcast - The Darkside Of Ferndale
We've got a Bonus Episode of a Brand New Show for Jono and Ben fans. Hosted by Shortland Street's own Kura Forrester (Desi Schmidt), Shortland Street - The Podcast will be recapping some of the biggest storylines and moments that we all remember from the last 30 years of Ferndale's favourite Hospi…
*BONUS* Shortland Street - The Podcast - The Darkside Of Ferndale
We've got a Bonus Episode of a Brand New Show for Toni, Jase and Sam fans. Hosted by Shortland Street's own Kura Forrester (Desi Schmidt), Shortland Street - The Podcast will be recapping some of the biggest storylines and moments that we all remember from the last 30 years of Ferndale's favourite…
Medical Emergencies
Shortland Street may be best known for murderers, cliffhangers and scandalous affairs, but it is a medical drama at its heart. This episode would look at what goes in to staging a medical drama - from learning medical jargon to getting the surgical procedures right - as well as touching on characte…
The Darkside Of Ferndale
Since Carla Crozier appeared on screens in 1995, murderers have been a key part of Shortland Street over the years. From serial killers on a psychotic bender to the dodgy doctors and gang members covering up their crimes, this is a look at the darkest storylines from the soap's past - what it's lik…