Ben Barrington
Drew McCaskill
Series SeasonSeason 34 episodes2025
Shortland Street
Season 34
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Episode 123 min2025-02-10
Baby Steps: Part I
It’s a day of new beginnings, new hope, and new blood in Ferndale. But some old wounds are yet to heal.
Episode 223 min2025-02-11
Baby Steps: Part II
Caught in a tug-of-war between the surgical and emergency departments, Cleo’s eager to find her feet, while Mana and Emmett clash over patient care.
Episode 323 min2025-02-12
Baby Steps: Part III
With the burden of her secret pregnancy weighing heavy, Madonna's emotions boil over.
Episode 423 min2025-02-17
The Hand You're Dealt: Part I
Esther's dismayed when Steph's condition worsens, while Maeve is pulled up by Emmett.
Episode 523 min2025-02-18
The Hand You're Dealt: Part II
Esther pulls rank on Chris to get Steph the care she needs, while Maeve gets her own back after an adversary returns to the hospital.
Episode 623 min2025-02-19
The Hand You're Dealt: Part III
Struggling with a guilty conscience, Nazar prepares to tell Monique the truth.
Episode 723 min2025-02-24
Thicker Than Water: Part I
Starved for surgical experience, Cleo takes matters into her own hands. Mana is caught between the job and Julian's demands as tensions in ED skyrocket.
Episode 823 min2025-02-25
Thicker Than Water: Part II
Cleo faces the consequences of her blowup at Phil. Nazar pulls rank when a surgical dilemma arises.
Episode 923 min2025-02-26
Thicker Than Water: Part III
Mana, Nazar, and Madonna free themselves from pressure.
Episode 1023 min2025-03-03
Skin Deep: Part I
The ED faces a trio of peculiar cases. Esther finds her power by pushing back on one of Julian's new policies.
Episode 1123 min2025-03-04
Skin Deep: Part II
Cleo faces the blues in surgery, while Mana's troubled by an ED team in crisis.
Episode 1223 min2025-03-05
Skin Deep: Part III
At an impasse, the staff address their lingering pain from Harper's death.
Episode 1323 min2025-03-10
He Toanga: Part I
Despite Mana's moving karakia for Harper, discord continues to grow. A pair of familiar faces return to the hospital.
Episode 1423 min2025-03-11
He Toanga: Part II
Gia's torn as her and Sage clash over organ donation. Cupid's arrow strikes the surgical department.
Episode 1523 min2025-03-12
He Toanga: Part III
Chris is tempted by an enticing offer from Julian, while Poppy's crushed by a challenging case.
Episode 1623 min2025-03-17
Now I See: Part I
Chris tries to balance all as the hospital's new medical director, while Esther faces the medical council.
Episode 1723 min2025-03-18
Now I See: Part II
After going rogue, Esther finds herself at Brooke's mercy. Cleo faces her fears when an emergency arises.
Episode 1823 min2025-03-19
Now I See: Part III
A hit-and-run victim sees Logan reach breaking point. Monique gets some good news.
Episode 1923 min2025-03-25
Deep Breaths: Part I
Cleared by the medical council, Esther gets back on the horse. Marty's play for a Paediatric ED drives a wedge between Chris and Julian.
Episode 2023 min2025-03-26
Deep Breaths: Part II
Disaster threatens to derail Marty's fundraiser for the paediatric ED.
Episode 2123 min2025-03-27
Deep Breaths: Part III
n the wake of the fundraiser, Esther's intimidated by Marty's rising star. Drew is forced to face his grief.
Episode 2223 min2025-03-31
Heartstrings: Part I
When ED is rammed, Poppy becomes determined to prove herself. Esther won't let anyone stand in the way of surgical success.
Episode 2323 min2025-04-01
Heartstrings: Part II
Esther is overwhelmed by a complex surgery, while Poppy freezes when faced with an emergency.
Episode 2423 min2025-04-02
Heartstrings: Part III
Buckling under the weight of Nicole's transfer to Christchurch, Maeve makes a big call. Vili is urged to take action.
Episode 2523 min2025-04-07
Leap of Faith: Part I
Struggling to juggle life and work, Mana is terrified he's made a deadly mistake. There's teething issues for the Paediatric ED when Phil and Logan clash.
Episode 2623 min2025-04-08
Leap of Faith: Part II
The stakes are high for Cleo as she undergoes her first surgery. An opportunistic Julian discovers Esther's weakness.
Episode 2723 min2025-04-09
Leap of Faith: Part III
Bugged by a patient's mystery pain, Cleo searches for answers. Things fall into a place for Poppy.
Episode 2823 min2025-04-14
Old Wounds: Part I
New doctor on the block Hendrix throws his weight around in ED. Newly reuinted with Viliami, everything's coming up Madonna.
Episode 2923 min2025-04-15
Old Wounds: Part II
As questions arise about the identity of a patient, Logan trusts his gut. Cleo's left puzzled by Drew's response to a high-pressure surgery.
Episode 3023 min2025-04-16
Old Wounds: Part III
Sage tries to move on in the wake of his attack. Amidst concerns about her pregnancy, Madonna finds her magic again.
Episode 3123 min2025-04-21
Sink or Swim: Part I
With Aria on the scene, Mana is confronted by love. Thaddeus and Viliami jockey for their place.
Episode 3223 min2025-04-22
Sink or Swim: Part II
With the paternity test results confirmed, Madonna makes a decision. Poppy races the clock to make a diagnosis.
Episode 3346 min2025-04-23
Sink or Swim: Part III
The team is put to the test as a storm hits Ferndale.
Episode 3423 min2025-04-28
Pressure Points: Part I
The hospital remains in crisis as the damage from the storm is laid bare.
Episode 3523 min2025-04-29
Pressure Points: Part II
Nazar, Zoya, and Phil spar over baby Sammi's case. Cleo fears for her career in the wake of her failed surgery.
Episode 3623 min2025-04-30
Pressure Points: Part III
Cleo faces up to her Morbidity and Mortality review. Zoya's presence puts Monique on alert
Episode 3723 min2025-05-05
Out In The Cold: Part I
A probing Monique makes an unexpected discovery about Zoya, while Cleo and Logan settle in for a long night.
Episode 3823 min2025-05-06
Out In The Cold: Part II
Cleo and Logan tend to their uninvited guest. Poppy and Mana's medical discovery puts Hendrix on the out.
Episode 3923 min2025-05-07
Out In The Cold: Part III
Hendrix sows discontent between Poppy and Mana. Surgery comes with complications for Nazar and Zoya.
Episode 4023 min2025-05-12
False Start: Part I
Sage rails against Julian's new Fast Pass system, while Gia goes all in on a patient.
Episode 4123 min2025-05-13
False Start: Part II
Esther tries to rally the troops. Caught between Cleo and Hendrix, Poppy isn't sure what to believe.
Episode 4223 min2025-05-14
False Start: Part III
Katie's re-admission puts Phil on the out with Nazar and Zoya, while Cleo and Hendrix clash.
Episode 4323 min2025-05-19
True Colours: Part I
Poppy falls in further with Hendrix, while Gia gets tangled up in her attraction to a patient.
Episode 4423 min2025-05-20
True Colours: Part II
History threatens to repeat itself for Monique when things heat up between Nazar and Zoya.
Episode 4523 min2025-05-21
True Colours: Part III
Poppy begins to fear she may be in too deep with Hendrix, while Esther and Julian go head-to-head over the co-op.
Episode 4623 min2025-05-26
The Ties That Bind: Part I
Emmett's day off gets derailed, while a returned patient forces Poppy to face the fallout from her dramatic fight with Hendrix.
Episode 4724 min2025-05-27
The Ties That Bind: Part II
Faced with his father's deteriorating health, Emmett's a ticking time bomb. A warring Esther and Julian are forced to unite.
Episode 4823 min2025-05-28
The Ties That Bind: Part III
Esther see a new side to Julian when he makes a proposal. Emmett tries to face up to his father.
Episode 4924 min2025-06-02
Hand on Heart: Part I
Maeve's on tenterhooks as Cassie returns to Shortland Street. Sage is determined to break through to a grieving Emmett.
Episode 5024 min2025-06-03
Hand On Heart: Part II
Poppy finds herself between Maeve and Cassie. Nazar puts the blame on himself for matters personal and professional.
Episode 5124 min2025-06-04
Hand on Heart: Part III
Monique and Marty are both left reeling by reveals from their partners.
Episode 5224 min2025-06-09
To Love And To Lose: Part I
Poppy and Maeve go head to head. Emmett steps up for his family
Episode 5324 min2025-06-10
To Love And To Lose: Part II
Off tension with Marty, Esther tries to hide from her feelings. Cleo gets caught up in a promise she can't keep.
Episode 5423 min2025-06-11
To Love And To Lose: Part III
Maeve's double life gets the better of her, with potentially fatal consequences. Monique seeks comfort elsewhere.
Episode 5523 min2025-06-16
Head Rush: Part I
Nazar is bulldozed by the gossip train as rumours swirl around his relationship with Monique. Drew's neglect comes back to bite him.
Episode 5623 min2025-06-17
Head Rush: Part II
As her work with Julian continues, Esther's determined to prove her loyalty to Marty. Phil rebels.
Episode 5723 min2025-06-18
Head Rush: Part III
With his connection to Vanessa deepening, Drew's shaken by his feelings. Mana decides Matariki is the right time for a big confession.
Episode 5823 min2025-06-23
Bloodlines: Part I
As Julian's genetic research grows more pressing, Esther returns to the danger zone. Sage is confronted by a face from the past in ED.
Episode 5923 min2025-06-24
Bloodlines: Part II
Sage is spun out by the presence of his ex-girlfriend Bridget, while Gia's dreams are dashed as she deals with her mother's return.
Episode 6024 min2025-06-25
Bloodlines: Part III
Esther treads a delicate line between work and home. Vili's given a very special task.
Episode 6123 min2025-06-30
Blind Spot: Part I
Emmett yields to Poppy's desire to prove her worth, while Drew hides from the truth about his injury.
Episode 6224 min2025-07-01
Blind Spot: Part II
Off his attraction to Fia, Chris urges Vili to get back in the game. Drew and Tova make headway.
Episode 6323 min2025-07-02
Blind Spot: Part III
Marty's outburst at Phil ignites further conflict between him and Esther.
Episode 6423 min2025-07-07
Make or Break: Part I
The devil comes to Esther's door, while Marty feels like his hold on his marriage is slipping.
Episode 6523 min2025-07-08
Make Or Break: Part II
Esther is exiled as Julian and Marty face each other head-on. Vili weighs up a big decision.
Episode 6624 min2025-07-09
Make or Break: Part III
Drew is forced to face his trauma, while Sage's party pushes things to breaking point.
Episode 6724 min2025-07-09
Make or Break: Part IV
Drew is forced to face his trauma, while Sage's party pushes things to breaking point.
Episode 6823 min2025-07-14
In Too Deep: Part I
Monique's in a love bubble after Sage's party, while Marty reels from Esther's confession.
Episode 6923 min2025-07-15
In Too Deep: Part II
Despite disapproval from Chris, Phil fights for what's right in surgery. Esther tries to find a way forward without Marty's support.
Episode 7024 min2025-07-16
In Too Deep: Part III
Marty and Esther's issues reach breaking point, while Phil's clash with Chris heads in a new direction.
Episode 7124 min2025-07-21
Below The Surface: Part I
The wedding bells ring louder and louder for Monique, while Phil looks to a future milestone of her own.
Episode 7223 min2025-07-22
Below The Surface: Part II
Faced by hiccups in her surgical routine, Cleo's anxiety worsens. Marty makes a rash move with Esther.
Episode 7324 min2025-07-23
Below The Surface: Part III
Flared tensions with Marty send Esther in a new direction. Drew gets a taste of a sweet new future.
Episode 7424 min2025-07-28
All In: Part I
Poppy's faced with old demons as Hendrix returns to ED, while Marty tends to a new arrival of his own.
Episode 7524 min2025-07-29
All In: Part II
Marty tends to his guest, while Esther and Julian draw closer.
Episode 7624 min2025-07-30
All In: Part III
Poppy and Hendrix spar in ED. Esther and Marty face new temptations.
Episode 7724 min2025-08-04
All Out: Part I
Wild admissions to ED see Emmett struggle to keep control. Drew is determined to look his trauma in the eye.
Episode 7824 min2025-08-05
All Out: Part II
Chris tries to keep the peace as Phil clashes with the zookeeper. Maeve weighs a new connection.
Episode 7924 min2025-08-06
All Out: Part III
Maeve faces the fallout from her drunken dalliance, while Emmett faces up to his family.
Episode 8023 min2025-08-11
Fight The Good Fight: Part I
Sage and Gia are confronted by a sinister force in ED. Cassie is caught up in a lie.
Episode 8123 min2025-08-12
Fight The Good Fight: Part II
Esther's heart surprises her, while Ted's presence in the hospital causes new fractures.
Episode 8224 min2025-08-13
Fight The Good Fight: Part III
With no other way forward, Esther calls on Chris. Poppy clears a path in ED.
Episode 8323 min2025-08-18
Tipping Point: Part I
A feud forces Phil and Maeve apart, while Cleo struggles to keep her anxiety at bay.
Episode 8423 min2025-08-19
Tipping Point: Part II
Tensions flare between Esther and Marty when Steph is readmitted. Logan tries to jolly Cleo out of her anxiety spiral.
Episode 8524 min2025-08-20
Tipping Point: Part III
Maeve is forced to put the past behind her, while Esther sacrifices her own health to help Steph.
Episode 8624 min2025-08-25
Worlds Apart: Part I
Nazar's thrown by an unexpected arrival, while Drew pays an old friend a special visit.
Episode 8723 min2025-08-26
Worlds Apart: Part II
As her woes worsen, Esther retreats to familiar territory - but is she welcome?
Episode 8824 min2025-08-27
Worlds Apart: Part III
Marty and Esther play cat-and-mouse, while Maeve's at a crossroads of her own.
Episode 8924 min2025-09-01
Bad Behaviour: Part I
Poppy avoids an attraction too close to home, while Maeve finds a friend where she least suspected.
Episode 9024 min2025-09-02
Bad Behaviour: Part II
Nazar hits rock bottom. Marty and Monique try to get their story straight.
Episode 9124 min2025-09-03
Bad Behaviour: Part III
A dogged Phil pursues Katie. Maeve's forced to say goodbye.
Episode 9223 min2025-09-08
Everything But The Truth: Part I
Phil's consultancy exam puts her to the test.
Episode 9324 min2025-09-09
Everything But The Truth: Part II
Phil reckons with the reality of her exam result. Poppy flirts with danger.
Episode 9424 min2025-09-10
Everything But The Truth: Part III
Drew stands by his decision, while Phil falls into old patterns.
Episode 9524 min2025-09-15
Whakamokeke: Part I
A case close to home sees Emmett and Mana lock horns. Esther sits on a ticking time bomb.
Episode 9624 min2025-09-16
Whakamokeke: Part II
Bonnie urges Emmett and Mana to forge a truce. Marty and Monique struggle with guilt.
Episode 9723 min2025-09-17
Whakamokeke: Part III
Marty is stung by Esther, while Monique struggles to trust her gut.
Episode 9824 min2025-09-22
Repair, Restore, Rebuild: Part I
Nazar and Monique throw caution to the wind when the stag and hens nights combine.
Episode 9924 min2025-09-23
Repair, Restore, Rebuild: Part II
Last night's party causes headaches for Nazar and Marty, while Esther's heart breaks.
Episode 10023 min2025-09-24
Repair, Restore, Rebuild: Part III
The surgeons fight to save one of their own. Poppy makes a startling discovery.
Episode 10123 min2025-09-24
Repair, Restore, Rebuild: Part IV
The surgeons fight to save one of their own. Poppy makes a startling discovery. (
Episode 10224 min2025-09-29
In The Balance: Part I
Chris delivers a bombshell to Marty and Esther. Poppy throws herself into researching the virus.
Episode 10324 min2025-09-30
In The Balance: Part II
Marty's distraught as the outcome for Esther is uncertain. Maeve goes rogue to help a friend.
Episode 10424 min2025-10-01
In The Balance: Part III
Running out of options, Marty seeks help from the enemy. Poppy is torn between an old friend and a new love.
Episode 10524 min2025-10-06
The Devil You Know: Part I
Poppy's feelings for Logan grow too great to ignore, while Selina gets off to a shaky start in ED.
Episode 10624 min2025-10-07
The Devil You Know: Part II
Work becomes a family affair for Poppy. Esther keeps more secrets from Marty.
Episode 10724 min2025-10-08
The Devil You Know: Part III
Julian puts himself on the line for love, while Drew stares down a new chapter.
Episode 10824 min2025-10-13
All Or Nothing: Part I
Marianne's presence has Poppy ready to blow, while Esther finally gets the message.
Episode 10923 min2025-10-14
All Or Nothing: Part II
With the clock ticking, Chris makes a life-changing decision. Emmett opens up to Selina.
Episode 11023 min2025-10-15
All Or Nothing: Part III
Marty discovers there's no victory without loss. Emmett tends to a spark.
Episode 11123 min2025-10-20
A Bitter Pill: Part I
Julian's new hire ruffles feathers, while Drew and Phil play tug-of-war.
Episode 11224 min2025-10-21
A Bitter Pill: Part II
Esther tries to find forgiveness in her heart, while Monique learns the limits of love.
Episode 11324 min2025-10-22
A Bitter Pill: Part III
Julian finds himself in the firing line, while Cleo can't shake her troubles.
Episode 11424 min2025-10-27
A Thorn On Every Rose: Part I
Marty's guilt continues to grow. Monique is put to the test, with unexpected results.
Episode 11524 min2025-10-28
A Thorn On Every Rose: Part II
Cleo digs into the past for dirt on Hendrix, while Monique struggles under the weight of secrecy.
Episode 11623 min2025-10-29
A Thorn On Every Rose: Part III
Monique makes her mind up. Poppy tries to get through to Cleo.
Episode 11724 min2025-11-03
Alone Together: Part I
Poppy struggles to carry on. Monique gets drawn into Marty's web of lies.
Episode 11824 min2025-11-04
Alone Together: Part II
Drew tries to fight his feelings. Poppy lets her guard down.
Episode 11924 min2025-11-05
Alone Together: Part III
Marty tries to enjoy his birthday, while love knocks on Logan's door.
Episode 12024 min2025-11-10
Suspicious Minds: Part I
Sage reels from a false accusation in ED. Monique puts her head in the sand.
Episode 12124 min2025-11-11
Suspicious Minds: Part II
Esther exhausts her options. Mana and Emmett clash over Bonnie.
Episode 12224 min2025-11-12
Suspicious Minds: Part III
Monique realises she can't fight time. Sage struggles to see a way through.
Episode 12324 min2025-11-17
Playing With Fire: Part I
Esther's back in action, but it doesn't look good for Chris.
Episode 12424 min2025-11-18
Playing With Fire: Part II
Dawn wrestles with desire, while Monique enters panic mode.
Episode 12523 min2025-11-19
Playing With Fire: Part III
Out of options, Selina makes a call. Phil fights temptation.
Episode 12623 min2025-11-24
Nothing Left To Lose: Part I
Phil and Hendrix lock horns in surgery. Esther and Marty can't move on.
Episode 12724 min2025-11-25
Nothing Left To Lose: Part II
Maeve's demons rear their head. Phil faces Hendrix head-on.
Episode 12824 min2025-11-26
Nothing Left To Lose: Part III
A beleagured Monique finds an unexpected ally. Phil digs her heels in.
Episode 12924 min2025-12-01
Hiding in Plain Sight: Part I
Chris throws himself into work. Maeve falls further into the hole.
Episode 13023 min2025-12-02
Hiding in Plain Sight: Part II
Chris' worst fears are realised. Mana hides from the truth.
Episode 13124 min2025-12-03
Hiding in Plain Sight: Part III
Maeve struggles to accept help from Gia. Hendrix goes on the offensive.
Episode 13224 min2025-12-08
Desperate Measures: Part I
Chris and Esther fear retaliation, while Marty is startled by the return of the Latimers.
Episode 13324 min2025-12-09
Desperate Measures: Part II
Chris' troubles start to mutate. Marty gets a new gig.
Episode 13423 min2025-12-10
Desperate Measures: Part III
The hospital locks down as the virus takes hold.
Episode 13524 min2025-12-10
Desperate Measures: Part IV
The hospital locks down as the virus takes hold.
Episode 13623 min2025-12-15
Save Ourselves: Part I
Christmas comes to Ferndale.
Episode 13724 min2025-12-15
Save Ourselves: Part II
Christmas comes to Ferndale.