Shortland Street

Shortland Street (1992- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Medical

Shortland Street is a serial medical drama centred around the lives and loves of the staff and patients of Shortland Street Hospital; an engaging and entertaining mix of medical crisis, human drama, romance and suspense. Set in the high-pressure environment of an inner city district hospital, Shortland Street follows the day to day romances and professional dilemmas of a team of caring professionals, committed to their patients, and to each other. The series has drawn acclaim for its handling of issues such as safe sex, AIDS, child abuse, alcoholism, cot death and suicide. Shortland Street is New Zealand's longest running drama series.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 19:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S34E138Episode 8218Dec 22, 2025
S34E137Episode 8217Dec 17, 2025
S34E136Episode 8216Dec 16, 2025
S34E135Episode 8215Dec 15, 2025
S34E134Episode 8214Dec 10, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Shortland Street' premiere?

'Shortland Street' premiered on May 25, 1992.

Who played the role of Dr. Chris Warner in the show's first season?

Michael Galvin played the role of Dr. Chris Warner in the show's first season.

Which fictional hospital is the main setting for the show?

The main setting for 'Shortland Street' is the fictional Shortland Street Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand.

How often is the show broadcasted in a week in its first season?

In its first season, 'Shortland Street' was broadcasted twice a week, on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Who created the show?

'Shortland Street' was created by Caterina De Nave.

Who was the show's original head writer?

The show's original head writer was Jason Daniel.

What is the show's genre?

'Shortland Street' is a medical drama television series.

Who played the role of Nurse Carrie Burton in the show's first season?

Nicola Kawana played the role of Nurse Carrie Burton in the show's first season.

Which New Zealand TV network originally aired the show in 1992?

In 1992, 'Shortland Street' was originally aired on TVNZ 2 in New Zealand.

What was the show's storyline at the beginning?

The show's storyline at the beginning focused on the personal and professional lives of the staff members of the Shortland Street Hospital.

Who played the role of Dr. Hone Ropata in the show's first season?

Temuera Morrison played the role of Dr. Hone Ropata in the show's first season.

How many episodes were there in the show's first season?

There were a total of 80 episodes in the show's first season.

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