The idea of an empty nest is enough to make the beloved actor cause a scene.

The actress’ career has flourished thanks to her mother

As we preview the soap’s new season, the cast reveal some real-life emergencies

The actor has loved his decade on the soap, but being a dad is his top priority

The Shortland Street stars are raising money for Starship after the tragic death of their nephew

The actor and his artist partner Becs couldn’t be prouder of their son Tom, who sings in indie band Park Rd

She was killed off on the soap, but the star is revelling in her newfound freedom as a full-time mum to Ted

Our favourite soap has had a surprise makeover.

After a terrifying operation in early pregnancy, the actress is looking forward to her next phase of life

As she plans her big day, the actress reveals she’s expecting her second child

Laughter turned to love for the actress and her former drama school colleague

More than two decades later, the actress has found new love in Canada

The n00b actor welcomes us into his home and introduces his beloved whānau

The actor reveals his new role on Shortland Street – and a scary medical diagnosis!

The Shorty star is brandishing a sword for her new swashbuckling role

The Shortland Street star’s loved ones have made a special project together

After being used as a pawn on The Traitors NZ, the actor is excited to be working alongside Melanie Lynskey in upcoming film Pike River

With two kids under the age of three, there’s plenty of real-life drama for the Kiwi acting duo

After giving up her full-time job and home, the actor’s been sold on a new dream

The brothers aren’t in a hurry to leave the comforts of home

Celebrating her 40th birthday, the actress reflects on her ‘gruelling’ journey to motherhood – and why she’d go through it all again

The Kiwi funnywoman reveals why she was so nervous about hosting new show My Dream Green Home

The acting duo reveal why a tragic loss has left them scared of starting a family

The multi-talented actress reveals her unconventional family dynamic

Having tied the knot once, the actor and Suraj are doing it all again in style!

The Shortland Street star reveals how a hard day at the ‘office’ hit home and highlighted a need for change

The actress and her fiancé Jono introduce the gorgeous little girl who’s brought them closer

Why the actor and his mum are grateful for his freak accident

After nine years of Shortland Street drama, the beauty has a funny bone to crack

After six months of wedded bliss, these acting talents are mixing business with pleasure

After five years together, the Shortland Street star and his wife Kristie reveal what makes them tick – and the challenges they’ve faced

After a heartbreaking loss, the former Shortland Street actress and her husband Bevan are in a blissful bubble with baby Isla

The Kiwi actress opens up about the autoimmune condition that left her crawling along the ground in pain

The actor and his sibling Jake are sharing their unique gifts with the world

The brave actress reveals her ongoing struggle with bouts of body dysmorphia due to her medical complications

The trans actress reveals a violent attack that put her in a dark place – and the love that saved her

While she tries on bridal gowns for her upcoming big day, the actress opens up about her romantic love story

From local dramas to playing Jason Momoa’s wife in a Hollywood blockbuster, the East Coast actress is taking the show biz world by storm

After a devastating miscarriage, the former Shorty stars are delighted to be expecting a little girl

In the wake of the soap’s shocking cliffhanger, Woman’s Day chats to your favourite stars about their plans for 2024

Engaged for nine years, Holly and Emmett formally pledge their love

Our soap faves unveil the fun and fabulousness that went into shooting this year’s brand-new Shortland Street cast photo

The Shorty star also reveals how she is learning to embrace her age.

This is her favourite time of year.

Twenty years after being cast on C4, the star reflects on her big break.

I love giving people presents

Actor Zak Martin shocked his boxing champ brother with a knockout gift.

House that! The soap favourite’s set on building a new dream

Faced with a speedy delivery, Amelia and Shadon took control

Peter Feeney's latest production is a home-made affair.

Introducing their beautiful boy Jude, the actor and his partner Amanda reveal how becoming parents has deepened their relationship

The Kiwi comedy queen opens up about her lucky new man, freezing her eggs and life after Shortland Street.

The actor’s been rocked by his mum’s condition

The Snack Masters NZ host said yes!

As he strips off for a new stage show, the screen hunk reveals why this is his last show.

The Kiwi actress said yes on Italy's Amalfi Coast

The Shorty funnyman is facing the scariest challenge of his life – no joke.

The star was showered with love!

The in sync stars share why they loved their time filming in Kaitāia.

The soap’s littlest star wants to be Ferndale’s big cheese in the future

The actor-turned-casting director returns to her acting roots with an emotional one-woman show

The Shortland Street star wants sufferers to know it’s not a life sentence

He may have been faking it as a doctor on TV, but the actor is just the tonic for teens, something he can’t wait for his own toddlers to be!

The actor has overcome illness to put his hand up for election

The actor’s daughter Ruby is following in her dad’s footsteps

It's been an intense ride for the actor

Behind the scenes, he has a very different passion

In her own words, Shortland Street star Rebekah Randell, 30, reveals her delight at being pregnant again after a devastating miscarriage

The actress shares her heartbreak after being flooded out of home

Six interns are shaking things up in Ferndale! We find out more about these new kids on the block

At 50, the beloved Kiwi actress has taken on several exciting new roles

She loved playing a murderous church leader, but the actress is now expanding into podcasts, TV production and, hopefully, wedding planning

Shorty’s former real-life mum and daughter duo have another chance to shine together

In her own words, the former Shorty villain tells how championing her wildlife hero is a real feather in her cap

The actress is pushing the boundaries to give the ‘creepiest’ performance of her career

Laurel’s return as nurse Kate Hannah is full-on now she’s in charge of an energetic toddler and planning her 40th

Our beloved show rescued her; now she’s back on screen to save the day!

Best friends Rebekah and Courtenay reveal how they help each other through their most heartbreaking moments

The Shorty star has turned out to be a treasure, but will it be enough?

The Shortland Street star performed hair-raising stunts while pregnant – for the second year in a row!

After personal tragedy and defying the odds, all of the actor's dreams are now coming true

Scene stealer! The actor and his wife are besotted with their little star attraction

The actress has struggled with an invisible illness while starring in our favourite soap

The former co-stars couldn’t be closer

The talented actress is ready to take on new roles

The multi-talented actress talks money, future projects and why she’s glad she had a fake wedding

The beloved actress is juggling two little ones while planning a ceremony, a play and her Shortland Street debut!

The Treasure Island darling reflects on her struggle with eating disorders and how she turned life around

For a ‘shy’ girl, this local talent is getting a whole lot of attention

Westside’s Will Hall is running for Christchurch City Council

The former Shorty star is reinventing herself in Australia

The reality star and Brokenwood Mysteries actor introduces the newest and most chilled-out member of his whānau

The soap star knew she was destined to be more than a ‘Warner wife’

The champion boxer missed out on the Commonwealth Games but landed his dream role

The busy actress is up to any task, as long as there’s a cuddle at the end of her day!

While we welcome the stars of Shorty into our homes every weeknight, there is an army of people behind the scenes we never get to see. Meet some of the amazing talent who help create New Zealand’s favourite soap

Former Shorty stars reveal how their time on the soap has helped them in their new lives in LA

The broadcaster admits she was a bit starstruck when she joined the cast

Courtenay reveals how returning to Aotearoa ended her painful struggle with an eating disorder

The actress hopes her return will be less controversial, but she knows she can rely on her fiancé to cheer her on