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Shortland Street

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‘Freaking obsessed’: Josh McKenzie on meeting his 90s child star crush

The star of The Hunting Party, Filthy Rich and La Brea shares his life in television.
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By My Life in TV | 24th May, 2025
Guest writer
Is it you or is it me – or is it the Shortland Street baby

Tonight, a Shortland Street cameo three decades in the making

Shortland Street is known for its celebrity cameos, but this one is something special.
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By Alex Casey | 5th May, 2025
Senior writer
Photo: SPP

Everything you need to know about Shortland Street’s new season

The new season is titled 'Back in Black' – but what does that actually mean?
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By Tara Ward | 28th April, 2025
Staff writer
The best TV shows to binge this Easter

The best TV shows to binge this Easter

Some of the best – and longest – things to watch this holiday weekend.
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By Group Think | 18th April, 2025
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‘It was the worst’: Dominic Ona-Ariki’s musical howler on Shortland Street

‘It was the worst’: Dominic Ona-Ariki’s musical howler on Shortland Street

The star of Secrets at Red Rocks, Double Parked and One Lane Bridge takes us through his life in television. 
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By My Life in TV | 15th March, 2025
Guest writer
Photo: SPP / Design: Tina Tiller

In trying to save its life, has Shortland Street lost its heart? 

New Zealand’s favourite soap returned this year with a new look and a new attitude – but is it working?
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By Tara Ward | 11th March, 2025
Staff writer
Saving lives, breaking hearts: Shortland Street is back for 2025 (Photo: SPP)

Five things you need to know before Shortland Street returns

Things are going to look a little different this year. Here's what to expect.
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By Tara Ward | 10th February, 2025
Staff writer
Explosive stuff (Image: YouTube/Supplied)

‘Fiery deaths ahead’: The car crash that changed Shortland Street forever

It was supposed to be a day of celebration. Instead, it became the most tragic day the soap had ever seen.
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By Tara Ward | 30th January, 2025
Staff writer
The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century

The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century

Presenting our full top 100 countdown for your reading pleasure.
By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 25th December, 2024
Guest writer
Craig Parker (Photo: South Pacific Pictures/Supplied)

‘We were as famous as Tom Cruise’: Craig Parker on 90s Shortland St fandom

As he makes a surprise return to Shortland Street, actor Craig Parker takes us through his life in television.
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By My Life in TV | 21st December, 2024
Guest writer
Monique just found out what’s going to happen on Monday night (Photo: SPP)

The one episode of Shortland Street you need to watch this year

The 2024 Christmas cliffhanger screens on Monday, and you can expect the final episode to be bigger and badder than ever before.
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By Tara Ward | 20th December, 2024
Staff writer
New to streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

New to streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

Including a much-anticipated new stand-up special, a documentary about a soap, and cute baby animals.
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By Thomas Giblin | 16th December, 2024
Guest writer
Conan O’Brien and Michael Galvin on the set of Shortland Street (Photo: SPP)

Conan O’Brien just gave us the weirdest two minutes of Shortland Street ever

For the past three decades, there’s only been room for one Dr Love in Ferndale. Until now.
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By Tara Ward | 13th December, 2024
Staff writer
The most memorable local television moments of 2024

The most memorable local television moments of 2024

From Chris Warner’s beard to Newshub’s tearful goodbye, these are the TV moments that gripped the nation this year.
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By Alex Casey
Senior writer
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 & Tara Ward | 13th December, 2024
Staff writer
A brief history of celebrity cameos on Shortland Street

A brief history of celebrity cameos on Shortland Street

From Holmes to Sheeran, a look back at some of the more memorable visitors Ferndale has ever seen.
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By Alex Casey | 12th December, 2024
Senior writer
The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century

The complete top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century

Presenting our full top 100 countdown for your reading pleasure.
By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 26th October, 2024
Guest writer
Image by Tina Tiller

The top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st Century (20-1)

It's the one you've all been waiting for.
By The Spinoff's Top 100 | 25th October, 2024
Guest writer
You won’t believe what happened on Shortland Street on 9/11

You won’t believe what happened on Shortland Street on 9/11

In the midst of the most shocking news event of the 21st century, Shortland Street was trying out one of its most ambitious storylines ever. 
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By Alex Casey | 11th September, 2024
Senior writer
Why Shortland Street’s first fat storyline is such a big deal

Why Shortland Street’s first fat storyline is such a big deal

'I was bawling – it was exactly what’s been missing on our screens.'
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By Joanna McLeod | 30th August, 2024
Guest writer
Martin Henderson’s life in television (Photo: Supplied / Design: Tina Tiller)

‘I was horrendous’: Martin Henderson on the Shortland Street moment that haunts him

The Madam star looks back on a life filled with memorable – and occasionally mortifying – TV moments.
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By My Life in TV | 17th August, 2024
Guest writer

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