Storylines of Shortland Street (2011)
Encyclopedia
This article details the storylines of the TVNZ
soap opera
Shortland Street
in 2011.
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| Michael Galvin
|| HOD Surgery Dr. Chris Warner
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| Angela Bloomfield
|| Rachel McKenna
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| Reid Walker || Harry Warner
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| Amanda Billing
|| Dr. Sarah Potts
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| Ido Drent
|| Daniel Potts
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| Benjamin Mitchell || Dr. TK Samuels
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| Peter Mochrie
|| Dr. Callum McKay
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| Lee Donoghue || Hunter McKay
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| Gerald Urquhart || Dr. Luke Durville
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| Beth Allen
|| Dr. Brooke Freeman
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| Robbie Magasiva
||HOD Emergency Dr. Maxwell Avia
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| Sally Martin
|| Nurse Nicole Miller
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| Jacqueline Nairn || Nurse Wendy Cooper
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| Frankie Adams || Ula Levi
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| Geordie Holibar || Phoenix Raynor
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| Tyler Read || Evan Cooper
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| Pearl McGlashan || Jasmine Cooper
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| Amelia Reid
|| Bella Cooper
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| Matthew Chamberlain
|| Murray Cooper
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Television New Zealand
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
in 2011.
Highlights of the year
- The dramatic fire from 2010 leaves CallumCallum McKayCallum McKay is a fictional character portrayed by actor Peter Mochrie in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He is a doctor and the Chief Executive Officer of Shortland Street Hospital.-Introduction:...
with third degree burns, smoke inhalation and metal shards in his back giving him a small chance of survival. - MaiaMaia JeffriesMaia Anne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Anna Jullienne from mid 2004 to early 2011, with the character starring in numerous high profile storylines alongside her on screen family....
, YvonneYvonne JeffriesYvonne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is the mother of Maia, Libby, Hamish and Tania Jeffries...
and Jay JeffriesJay JeffriesJay "JJ" Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Liam Farmer. Jay is the son of lesbian nurse Maia Jeffries and sperm donor Mark Weston. Jay is named after his mother's deceased wife, Jessica "Jay" Copeland.-2007-2011:Maia, desperate for...
leave Shortland Street, ending a 7 year era and one of the longest running roles ever on the show. - RachelRachel McKennaRachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
's brother Jonathon McKenna returns to the street after 15 years in order to have an operation which leaves him blind. - After abandoning fiance; RoimataRoimata NgataiRoimata Ngatai is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Shavaughn Ruakere and has been on the soap since January 2011...
at the altar to help ex wife Sarah give birth, TK SamuelsTK SamuelsTe Koha 'TK' Samuels is a fictional character in New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, played by actor Benjamin Mitchell since early 2006.-2006-:...
saves HunterHunter McKayHunter McKay is a fictional character in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Lee Donoghue since he first appeared in December 2006 as part of a new family unit consisting of parents Callum McKay and Justine Jones and younger sister Sophie McKay .The character is gifted...
from his mangled car as it explodes. - BrookeBrooke FreemanBrooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
is stalked for several months by eager research assistant, Winston Youn which results in Brooke attempting to kill him by running him over.
January
- Shortland Street returned to TV2 on January 17, 2011; where Chris WarnerChris WarnerDr. Christopher "Chris" Warner is a fictional character and current main protagonist on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Michael Galvin. He is the only original character to still be on the show....
, Callum McKayCallum McKayCallum McKay is a fictional character portrayed by actor Peter Mochrie in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He is a doctor and the Chief Executive Officer of Shortland Street Hospital.-Introduction:...
, Rachel McKennaRachel McKennaRachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
, Evan Cooper, Luke DurvilleLuke DurvilleDr. Luke Durville is a fictional character on New Zealand's long-running soap opera, Shortland Street. Durville has been played by Gerald Urquhart since the character's first appearance on 14 September 2007 and appears sporadically each year often disappearing from four to eleven months at a...
and Tracey MorrisonTracey MorrisonTracey Morrison was a fictional character on the New Zealand Soap Opera Shortland Street. Tracey is portrayed by Sarah Thomson and first appeared on the show in 2007 and returned as a major character mid 2008. She departed in 2011.-Casting:...
were all revealed to have survived. However both Callum and Evan were in critical condition in hospital with little hope for Callum's survival. - ScottyJames Scott (character)James Owen "Scotty" Scott is a fictional character on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Kiel McNaughton from his arrival in March 2007, first as a guest character before returning in June 2007 as a core cast member, up until the characters axing in 2011...
escapes Tracey and TKTK SamuelsTe Koha 'TK' Samuels is a fictional character in New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, played by actor Benjamin Mitchell since early 2006.-2006-:...
once again and continues to live on the run. - Although crowned as a hero, PhoenixPhoenix Raynor (character)Phoenix Raynor-Warner is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Geordie Holibar since his debut in the show's first ever 90 minute episode in August 2010...
admits to Evans parents he knew where Evan was when he was on the run causing them to get angry. - Evan gets charged with arson.
- Luke Durville reveals he was blindfolded throughout his whole kidnap ordeal leaving IsaacIsaac WorthingtonDr. Isaac John William Worthington is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera, Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Matt Minto and has been on the show since March 8, 2010. He is the cousin of long time character Chris Warner. The characters badboy attitude and relationship with Dr...
relieved. - JenniferJennifer Mason (character)Dr. Jennifer Mason was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by well known actress Sara Wiseman.-Prior to Shortland Street:...
realizes she has mutual feelings towards MaiaMaia JeffriesMaia Anne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Anna Jullienne from mid 2004 to early 2011, with the character starring in numerous high profile storylines alongside her on screen family....
and while NicoleNicole Miller (character)Nicole Miller is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She has been portrayed by Sally Martin since September 2009, arriving as a potential love interest for Maia Jeffries and unknown sister to Morgan Braithwaite .Arriving as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital, it...
is away, Jennifer and Maia unexpectedly start an affair. - After being captured and taken into Hospital, Scotty recovers, but fears he may hurt Tracey again, breaking it off.
- Roimata NgataiRoimata NgataiRoimata Ngatai is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Shavaughn Ruakere and has been on the soap since January 2011...
arrives and catches TK eyes with your great skills as a nurse - When Luke Durville soon shows signs of his suspicions of his kidnapping, he immediately links Isaac to it. Isaac and Brooke tend to bring him down when Brooke 'acquires' morphine from the hospital and plant it in Luke's nasal spray. Leading many senior staff to suspect Luke of a drug problem.
- After having sex with Jennifer, Maia admits to Nicole she is having an affair.
February
- Jennifer leaves Ferndale after realizing she had ruined Nicole's life.
- Evan yields to MurrayMurray CooperMurray Cooper is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He arrived in October 2010 as the patriarch to the new family unit; the Coopers and the replacement owner of the IV following Kieran's death.-Creation and Introduction:...
's pressure and pleads guilty to a crime he didn't commit. - DanielDaniel PottsDaniel Potts is a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. The role was originated by actor Jarred Blakiston from 2004–2005 and again briefly in 2007 before Ido Drent took over in 2009...
's ex lover, Jill KingsburyJill KingsburyJill Kingsbury is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Natalie Medlock and arrived to the show in February 2011 as a potential love interest of Daniel Potts ....
arrives much to the shock of SophieSophie McKaySophie Juliette McKay is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was introduced in late 2006 as the daughter of surgeon Justine Jones and GP Callum McKay. She was briefly married to Kieran Mitchell in early 2010 before they separated.-2006-2008:Sophie McKay...
. - Maia, YvonneYvonne JeffriesYvonne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is the mother of Maia, Libby, Hamish and Tania Jeffries...
and JayJay JeffriesJay "JJ" Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Liam Farmer. Jay is the son of lesbian nurse Maia Jeffries and sperm donor Mark Weston. Jay is named after his mother's deceased wife, Jessica "Jay" Copeland.-2007-2011:Maia, desperate for...
leave Shortland Street. - VasaVasa LeviVasa Levi is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Teuila Blakely since her first appearance in July 2010...
returns to work as Nursing Manager while Scotty is recovering - Emotionally strained, Nicole kisses MaxwellMaxwell AviaMaxwell Avia is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Robbie Magasiva. Maxwell debuted on-screen on 19 June 2009.-Creation and casting:...
and he kisses her back. - Scotty and Tracey finally marry in a small Valentine's Day ceremony.
- Bella mistakes Isaac's manipulation for attraction and dumps BrodieBrodie KempBrodie Kemp is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Ari Boyland. He first appeared for four episodes in March 2010 as a guest character, before returning in a recurring role in July...
to be with him. - Hunter McKayHunter McKayHunter McKay is a fictional character in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Lee Donoghue since he first appeared in December 2006 as part of a new family unit consisting of parents Callum McKay and Justine Jones and younger sister Sophie McKay .The character is gifted...
starts a relationship with new nurse Jill KingsburyJill KingsburyJill Kingsbury is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Natalie Medlock and arrived to the show in February 2011 as a potential love interest of Daniel Potts .... - Isaac is horrified as he realises the surgery will need to be completely re-done that means Chris can't give him the consultancy is now.
- Maxwell soon finds it impossible to keep his distance to Nicole and they kiss
- TK and Roimata start dating.
- Callum is alarmed to witness Rachel sacking Sophie for the serious breach of confidentiality.
March
- TK is disgusted when ED closes over nights.
- Brooke FreemanBrooke FreemanBrooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
sleeps with Larz and after he dies from a heart attack, she pockets his research and claims it as her own. - Luke returns to Shortland Street and after confronting Isaac, Isaac severely injures himself and frames Luke.
- TK and Roimata admit their love for each other.
- SarahSarah Potts (character)Dr. Sarah Marjorie Potts is a fictional character on the soap opera Shortland Street. She is played by Amanda Billing. First arriving in September 2004, the character has reached the record of one of the longest ever stint's in the soap's history, with only short term breaks every few years.Sarah...
returns to Shortland Street, pregnant with TK's child. - Isaac is horrified to discover that Luke has drugged him, making him Luke's helpless captive.
- After Garth Worthington finds out the truth about Isaac's illegal dealings, Isaac attempts to murder his uncle, smothering him with a pillow.
- Daniel offers Sophie a spot at the flat, but is stunned when Sophie reveals she's decided to travel and breaks up with him
- Rachel acts without thinking, giving HarryHarry Warner (character)Harold "Harry" Warner is a fictional recurring character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is currently played by Reid Walker but has been portrayed by Joshua Thompson, Callum Campbell Ross and Henry Williams.Harry is the son of the longest serving character on the show Chris...
a smack in retaliation to his childish behaviour. Shocked, Harry accuses Rachel of an illegal act. - Sophie leaves New Zealand on her OE.
- Chris finally learns the truth about his cousin Isaac.
- Isaac flees to the Philippines only to discover his trust fund has once again been frozen.
April
- Harry presses charges against Rachel but later drops them.
- GabrielleGabrielle JacobsDr. Gabrielle Jacobs is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and has been portrayed by Virginie Le Brun throughout two stints, the first from 2009 to 2010 and the second from 2011 to present...
returns to the hospital. - Hunter becomes an intern at the hospital alongside his rival Paige.
- Phoenix chooses Jasmine over UlaUla LeviUla Levi is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Frankie Adams and has been on the show since July 2010.-2010:...
and the two start dating. - Vasa kisses Murray.
- First Episode on High Definition on April 18th 2011
- Jill's mysterious ex-boyfriend Regan Ames arrives.
- Murray and Wendy and the kids go camping for Easter and Wendy forgives Murray for kissing Vasa.
- Auntie Kuini challenges Sarah to fight for TK, who she believes loves her more than Roimata.
- Brooke gets a new research assistant named Winston.
May
- TK proposes to Roimata.
- Hunter begins to take ADHD medication and finds himself addicted.
- Callum McKay is sacked as CEO. Shane Tucker announces that he will take over the job in the interim.
- Rachel is fired by Shane Tucker after splitting Shane and Gabrielle up.
- Sarah is offered the 2IC position at Shortland Street.
- Hunter sleeps with Paige, causing him and Jill to break up.
- Rachel McKennas older brother, Jonathon McKenna returns to Shortland Street, in order to persuade Gabrielle to perform high risk surgery on his brain.
- Regan sets BrodieBrodie KempBrodie Kemp is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Ari Boyland. He first appeared for four episodes in March 2010 as a guest character, before returning in a recurring role in July...
up with class A drugs, causing a drug lord to go after him and eventually causing Brodie to ditch the country to escape him. - Gabrielle JacobsGabrielle JacobsDr. Gabrielle Jacobs is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and has been portrayed by Virginie Le Brun throughout two stints, the first from 2009 to 2010 and the second from 2011 to present...
performs surgery on Jonathon. However he comes out of the operation blind.
June
- Holden attempts to rape Ula
- Shane Tucker stands down as CEO
- Chris and Phoenix visit Southland to tend to Brian Raynor, who has injured himself on his farm, where Phoenix loses his virginity.
- Tracey gets a fertility test done and finds she has low fertility.
- Nadia Hammett discovers Brooke slept with her husband and stole his research
- Gabrielle and Jonathon share a kiss
- Paige and Hunter attempt to deal with their drug addictions
- Regan does a runner after Daniel discovers Callum's bank account details and a keylogger program on Nicole's laptop.
- Nadia's wrecked car is found on the side of the road. Brooke begins to suspect Winston of murder.
- Callum and Jill share a kiss.
July
- Jonathan regains his ability to see.
- Callum McKay gets his job back as CEO
- Callum hunts down Regan and saves Jill from kidnappers. Regan soon gets arrested for his crimes.
- Phoenix and Jasmine hit a patch when Chris reveals Phoenix had sex with Suzy.
- Winston moves in with the Coopers
- Gabrielle's estranged younger sister Lana arrives as new P.A for Callum.
- Callum and Jill begin an affair, which Hunter finds out about at TK's wedding.
- TK leaves his wedding to Roimata after hearing Sarah is in labour.
- Sarah gives birth to a healthy girl with Owen's help in an isolated field.
- Hunter and Brooke get in a huge car crash, breaking Brooke's wrist and seriously injuring Hunter
- TK and Daniel save Brooke and Hunter just in time as the car explodes into a fireball.
- Dr. Alexander Murphy arrives and Brooke is shocked to recognise him as a childhood friend.
August
- TK and Roimata reconnect in the Bay of Islands and marry in an unofficial ceremony.
- Sarah names her child Matilda "Tillie" Potts.
- Tracey learns she is pregnant.
- Scotty and Tracey leave Ferndale so they can adopt Kitu.
- Vasa replaces Scotty as nursing manager.
- Jill and Callum break up after Hunter convinces Callum Jill is a gold digger. They eventually reconcille.
- Vinnie KruseVinnie KruseVinnie Kruse is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Pua Magasiva. Vinnie is a nurse who is shown to have a love of partying and socializing. Vinnie first arrived on 25 November 2003, leaving the show on 23 February 2006...
returns to the hospital after 5 years in England. - Hunter leaves Ferndale for Dunedin in an attempt to get off the drugs.
- Luke DurvilleLuke DurvilleDr. Luke Durville is a fictional character on New Zealand's long-running soap opera, Shortland Street. Durville has been played by Gerald Urquhart since the character's first appearance on 14 September 2007 and appears sporadically each year often disappearing from four to eleven months at a...
returns a new man, and attracts the attention of Vasa. - Zlata WaldheimZlata WaldheimZlata Waldheim is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and has been portrayed by Kate Elliott since her debut as a love interest for established character Luke Durville in August 2011....
arrives - Mona McKayMona McKayMona McKay is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Judy Rankin and first arrived in mid 2008 as the mother of established character Callum McKay ....
returns to visit Callum and is disgusted to learn he is dating Jill. - Jasmine and Phoenix break up following the arrival of Suzy to Ferndale.
September
- Jasmine's heart stops beating and after being saved, it is discovered that she, Wendy and Bella all suffer from Long QT syndromeLong QT syndromeThe long QT syndrome is a rare inborn heart condition in which delayed repolarization of the heart following a heartbeat increases the risk of episodes of torsade de pointes . These episodes may lead to palpitations, fainting and sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation...
. - Sarah thinks she is in remission following her MS scare, but is devastated when she has a massive attack and decides to hand over custody of Tillie to TK and Roimata.
- Maxwell returns from being in Australia
- Winston gains a job as a nurse at Shortland Street.
- Everyone starts to worry with Jasmine's unhealthy fascination with death.
October
- The arrival of Dr. Bethany Hall has Nicole scared that Maxwell has been unfaithful.
- Bella realizes she is in love with Luke.
- Sarah is devastated when she thinks Tillie believes Roimata is her real mother.
- Mona flees the country to live with Callum's brother.
- After the death of Wendy's father, Jasmine, Evan, Phoenix and Ula believe they contact him from beyond the grave at Halloween.
November
- Jonathon makes a move on Daniel, only to be punched. He then decides to leave the country.
- Hunter returns from Dunedin and is shown to be actively using Crystal Meth.
- A violent side to Zlata's father, Costel is revealed when he threatens Daniel.
- Luke realizes he is in love with Bella when she decides to leave New Zealand.
All Year Cast Members
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| Michael Galvin
Michael Galvin
Michael Galvin is a New Zealand actor, singer and playwright, well known for his role as Dr. Chris Warner on the soap opera Shortland Street, a character he has played almost continuously since the shows debut in 1992.-Early life:...
|| HOD Surgery Dr. Chris Warner
Chris Warner
Dr. Christopher "Chris" Warner is a fictional character and current main protagonist on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Michael Galvin. He is the only original character to still be on the show....
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| Angela Bloomfield
Angela Bloomfield
-Career:She starred in Shortland Street for nine years, transforming Rachel McKenna from the school girl daughter of clinic boss into a university student, bar manager and later, a Shortland Street clinic employee....
|| Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
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| Reid Walker || Harry Warner
Harry Warner (character)
Harold "Harry" Warner is a fictional recurring character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is currently played by Reid Walker but has been portrayed by Joshua Thompson, Callum Campbell Ross and Henry Williams.Harry is the son of the longest serving character on the show Chris...
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| Amanda Billing
Amanda Billing
Amanda Billing is best known for her role as Doctor Sarah Potts on New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.-Biography:...
|| Dr. Sarah Potts
Sarah Potts (character)
Dr. Sarah Marjorie Potts is a fictional character on the soap opera Shortland Street. She is played by Amanda Billing. First arriving in September 2004, the character has reached the record of one of the longest ever stint's in the soap's history, with only short term breaks every few years.Sarah...
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| Ido Drent
Ido Drent
Ido Drent is a South African actor currently working and living in Auckland, New Zealand. He is best known to television audiences as Daniel Potts in the long running soap opera Shortland Street.-Early life:...
|| Daniel Potts
Daniel Potts
Daniel Potts is a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. The role was originated by actor Jarred Blakiston from 2004–2005 and again briefly in 2007 before Ido Drent took over in 2009...
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| Benjamin Mitchell || Dr. TK Samuels
TK Samuels
Te Koha 'TK' Samuels is a fictional character in New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, played by actor Benjamin Mitchell since early 2006.-2006-:...
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| Peter Mochrie
Peter Mochrie
Peter Mochrie is an actor who has appeared in various Australian television programs during his 25-year career. Since 2006 Mochrie has starred in the New Zealand soap Shortland Street as Dr Callum McKay....
|| Dr. Callum McKay
Callum McKay
Callum McKay is a fictional character portrayed by actor Peter Mochrie in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He is a doctor and the Chief Executive Officer of Shortland Street Hospital.-Introduction:...
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| Lee Donoghue || Hunter McKay
Hunter McKay
Hunter McKay is a fictional character in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Lee Donoghue since he first appeared in December 2006 as part of a new family unit consisting of parents Callum McKay and Justine Jones and younger sister Sophie McKay .The character is gifted...
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| Gerald Urquhart || Dr. Luke Durville
Luke Durville
Dr. Luke Durville is a fictional character on New Zealand's long-running soap opera, Shortland Street. Durville has been played by Gerald Urquhart since the character's first appearance on 14 September 2007 and appears sporadically each year often disappearing from four to eleven months at a...
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| Beth Allen
Beth Allen
Elizabeth "Beth" Allen has been acting since an early age and has appeared in several small productions and commercials since 1993. Her first major role was in Cloud 9's The Legend of William Tell in 1998, in which she played Princess Vara...
|| Dr. Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman
Brooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
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| Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva
Robbie Magasiva is a Samoan New Zealand actor who has starred in several films and as a member of the Naked Samoans comedy troupe. He has also appeared on television and theatre, and was the co-presenter of New Zealand's Tagata Pasifika with famed athlete Beatrice Faumuina. Magasiva is also known...
||HOD Emergency Dr. Maxwell Avia
Maxwell Avia
Maxwell Avia is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Robbie Magasiva. Maxwell debuted on-screen on 19 June 2009.-Creation and casting:...
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| Sally Martin
Sally Martin
Sally Erana Martin is an actress from New Zealand.She has appeared in a range of television series, including The Strip, Shortland Street and in Power Rangers: Ninja Storm as Tori Hanson/the Blue Wind Ninja Ranger....
|| Nurse Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller (character)
Nicole Miller is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She has been portrayed by Sally Martin since September 2009, arriving as a potential love interest for Maia Jeffries and unknown sister to Morgan Braithwaite .Arriving as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital, it...
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| Jacqueline Nairn || Nurse Wendy Cooper
Wendy Cooper (character)
Wendy Maria Cooper is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and has been portrayed by Jacqueline Nairn since her debut in mid 2010. The character arrived as the matriarch of the new family unit, the Coopers....
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| Frankie Adams || Ula Levi
Ula Levi
Ula Levi is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Frankie Adams and has been on the show since July 2010.-2010:...
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| Geordie Holibar || Phoenix Raynor
Phoenix Raynor (character)
Phoenix Raynor-Warner is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Geordie Holibar since his debut in the show's first ever 90 minute episode in August 2010...
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| Tyler Read || Evan Cooper
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| Pearl McGlashan || Jasmine Cooper
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| Amelia Reid
Amelia Reid
Amelia Reid was a pilot, flight instructor, businesswoman, airshow performer and airport advocate.In 1960 Reid founded Amelia Reid Aviation, a flight school at Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, California. She ran the business out of her 1959 Ford and later, two trailers...
|| Bella Cooper
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| Matthew Chamberlain
Matthew Chamberlain
Matthew Chamberlain is a New Zealand actor, who starred in the New Zealand film Black Sheep as Oliver Oldfield. Chamberlain previously co-starred in children's TV program Johnson and Friends as Diesel. Chamberlain is currently starring in the high profile role of Murray Cooper in the TVNZ Soap...
|| Murray Cooper
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New Characters
- Roimata NgataiRoimata NgataiRoimata Ngatai is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Shavaughn Ruakere and has been on the soap since January 2011...
- A new nurse and potential love interest for TK. - Jill KingsburyJill KingsburyJill Kingsbury is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Natalie Medlock and arrived to the show in February 2011 as a potential love interest of Daniel Potts ....
- Daniel PottsDaniel PottsDaniel Potts is a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. The role was originated by actor Jarred Blakiston from 2004–2005 and again briefly in 2007 before Ido Drent took over in 2009...
' ex girlfriend who quickly forms a relationship with Hunter. - Winston Youn- Winston is hired at Shortland Street as a personal assistant for Brooke, but there appears to be more than meets the eye to Winston's hard work ethic and admiration for her.
- Regan Ames- Jill's ex-boyfriend with a shady past who shows up wanting back into her life. Appeared for 3 months.
- Owen Sutherland - New consultant in ED, and replacement for Maxwell. Attended medical school with TK. Appeared for 2 months.
- Lana Jacobs - New Personal Assistant , Gabrielle estranged younger sister.
- Zlata WaldheimZlata WaldheimZlata Waldheim is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and has been portrayed by Kate Elliott since her debut as a love interest for established character Luke Durville in August 2011....
- Luke Durville's Romanian fiance , who is also working at Shortland Street as a receptionist alongside Bella. - Alexander Murphy - A auditor who came to assess Brooke's asthma trail , eventually revealed to be a high school sweetheart of Brooke's and also Brooke's love interest.
- Bethany Hall - A Australian ED consultant currently working as head of ED.
- Nurse Bailey - ED Nurse
Departures
- Jennifer MasonJennifer Mason (character)Dr. Jennifer Mason was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by well known actress Sara Wiseman.-Prior to Shortland Street:...
- Ditched town after realizing she had ruined NicoleNicole Miller (character)Nicole Miller is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She has been portrayed by Sally Martin since September 2009, arriving as a potential love interest for Maia Jeffries and unknown sister to Morgan Braithwaite .Arriving as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital, it...
's life. - Yvonne JeffriesYvonne JeffriesYvonne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is the mother of Maia, Libby, Hamish and Tania Jeffries...
- Accepts a job offer by old friend Shobna Kumari to be a project manager in Sydney. - Maia JeffriesMaia JeffriesMaia Anne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Anna Jullienne from mid 2004 to early 2011, with the character starring in numerous high profile storylines alongside her on screen family....
- Goes to Sydney with Yvonne for a fresh start. - Sophie McKaySophie McKaySophie Juliette McKay is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was introduced in late 2006 as the daughter of surgeon Justine Jones and GP Callum McKay. She was briefly married to Kieran Mitchell in early 2010 before they separated.-2006-2008:Sophie McKay...
- Left to travel the world. - Isaac WorthingtonIsaac WorthingtonDr. Isaac John William Worthington is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera, Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Matt Minto and has been on the show since March 8, 2010. He is the cousin of long time character Chris Warner. The characters badboy attitude and relationship with Dr...
- Fled the country after getting access to his trust fund. - Brodie KempBrodie KempBrodie Kemp is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Ari Boyland. He first appeared for four episodes in March 2010 as a guest character, before returning in a recurring role in July...
- Skipped the country after Regan Ames set him up with class A drugs. - James "Scotty" ScottJames Scott (character)James Owen "Scotty" Scott is a fictional character on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Kiel McNaughton from his arrival in March 2007, first as a guest character before returning in June 2007 as a core cast member, up until the characters axing in 2011...
- Leaves with Tracey and unborn child to Timor to help adoption process of orphan, Kitu. - Tracey MorrisonTracey MorrisonTracey Morrison was a fictional character on the New Zealand Soap Opera Shortland Street. Tracey is portrayed by Sarah Thomson and first appeared on the show in 2007 and returned as a major character mid 2008. She departed in 2011.-Casting:...
- Left with Scotty, her unborn child and Kitu to Timor.
Returned Characters
- Shobna Kumari - Shanti's mother returned to visit Scotty and offer good friend Yvonne, a job.
- Leanne MillerLeanne MillerLeanne Miller is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Jennifer Ludlam and was introduced in a guest role as Nicole's homophobic mum in 2010 before returning as a recurring character in early 2011....
- Nicoles mother, arrived to visit Maia and Nicole in February and soon became the new receptionist at the hospital. - Vasa LeviVasa LeviVasa Levi is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Teuila Blakely since her first appearance in July 2010...
- Returned in February as Scotty's temporary replacement. Departed in May before returning in a more regular role in August. - Gabrielle JacobsGabrielle JacobsDr. Gabrielle Jacobs is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and has been portrayed by Virginie Le Brun throughout two stints, the first from 2009 to 2010 and the second from 2011 to present...
- Returns to head the Neurological unit at Shortland Street. - Jonathon McKenna - Returns after 15 years in May.
- Vinnie KruseVinnie KruseVinnie Kruse is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Pua Magasiva. Vinnie is a nurse who is shown to have a love of partying and socializing. Vinnie first arrived on 25 November 2003, leaving the show on 23 February 2006...
- Returns after 5 years in August. - Mona McKayMona McKayMona McKay is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Judy Rankin and first arrived in mid 2008 as the mother of established character Callum McKay ....
- Returns in August to stay with Callum and Jill.