For three decades it’s been the cornerstone of our film and TV industry. But what if it wasn’t?

It's been a bloody hectic three decades.

Was that... Lionel?!

A stroll down the Ferndale walk of fame.

Pour yourself a bowl latte, grab a plate of nachos and reminisce over three decades of Ferndale hospo.

Getting cast is a dream come true – but that dream takes work.

For three decades it's had a profound influence over modern Aotearoa – not just our television, but our society as a whole.

From belts and zippers to short-sleeved dresses and wraparound tunics – how the nurses' workwear has changed in the last 30 years.

The main difference between real nurses and the ones on Shortland Street? The ones on Shortland Street take breaks.

The Broadcasting Standards Authority is going to be hearing about this.

The Shortland Street / Seven Sharp crossover you never knew you needed has arrived.

NZ's favourite soap is turning 30 next week. But while things in Ferndale are pretty flirty at the moment, not everybody's thriving.

We’re celebrating everything from the Warner family tree to the absolute banger of a theme song.