Shortland Street

"I'm glad they've included Marj – she would have liked that," says Elizabeth.

''To the outside world, my life must have looked perfect. But really, it was not all sugar-coated rainbows at all.''

''I always check with them first and if they are not keen, I'm willing to turn anything down.''

When it comes time for the weekend, Shortland Street star Jayden Daniels is all about balancing work and play. Whether it’s a mobile office, emergency change table or fish and chip warmer, Jayden shares his top tips for getting the most out of the Holden Equinox in an action-packed Saturday with his partner Gigi and young son Kaewa.

Best friends, co-stars and roommates Ngahuia and Awhimai are changing things up in a way that might surprise you.

When we met his adorable one-year-old daughter, Michael told us, "Lily is the best thing ever!" And now she's 12, the doting dad couldn't be more proud of his girl. "She's a terrific person," he beams, "and she just gets better and better."

"I'm always flying by the seat of my pants," the actress admits.

"Honestly, she makes me a better person," says a clearly smitten Robbie. "She changed me. I didn't know who I was before I met her."

They might be loved up now, but there was once a time when the pair couldn't stand each other.

The actress spills on her favourite TV show and what she'd be doing if she wasn't acting...

“I was so caught up in emotion. She looked like an angel. I couldn’t believe how beautiful she looked – and the fact she was dedicating her life to me.”

Amelia and Ria are raising funds and awareness about bowel cancer, the second deadliest form of cancer in New Zealand.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Meeting her man at the altar wasn't the only reason she cried tears of joy on her big day.

Despite the actor letting his “secret” slip to their friends and family, his fiancée was oblivious to the romantic scheme!

The young star shares her story to encourage others to be vigilant in checking for lumps.

Shortland Street lovebirds Tane and Lucy met at drama school, then both landed parts on the Kiwi soap.

The Shortland Street actor’s darling daughter reaches a milestone.

The actor believes everyone should step up come Election Day.

See who we spotted at the King in the Ring face-off in Auckland

The actress isn’t afraid to take an empowering stance on being a sexual woman.

“I went in as a teenager and came out an adult,” says the star of her Shorty stint. “That show has shaped who I am as a woman.”

The family say they've been touched by an outpouring of support.

As Eat My Lunch celebrates its second anniversary, we chat to the Kiwi stars pitching in to help celebrate the milestone.

The Kiwi star tells why she had to walk away from the beloved soap.

Blair won our hearts as ambulance driver Rangi, but then left acting behind to become a lawyer and provide for his boy.

From babies and weddings to villains and cliffhangers, we look back at some key Shorty facts and figures

See who we spotted celebrating the milestone 25th anniversary of New Zealand's favourite soap!

We sit down with the Shorty cast to relive 25 years of Ferndale gossip!

The hunky Kiwi star gets candid about making his return to the beloved Kiwi soap.

The drama queen tells how her beloved character shaped her.

As our favourite TV soap, Shortland Street, celebrates 25 years on screen, we bring together six early cast members for a nostalgic reunion.

Dr Love has certainly sent women’s pulses racing in his time!

The actress speaks about reprising her role as Waverley Wilson for the much-loved Kiwi drama.

The Shortland Street star has taken to social media to pay a poignant tribute to her beloved mother, who has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer.

May 25 marks a magic milestone for New Zealand’s favourite soap – it’s Shortland Street’s 25th anniversary!

The Kiwi star knows a thing or two about keeping kids in line.

When actress Amelia Reid-Meredith said goodbye to her Shortland Street family, she opened the door to an even more important role.

It’s not really a describable, definable thing.

Beulah Koale is the proud dad to two beautiful boys.

Shorty's gone global!

The man had crashed his car after apparently suffering a heart attack.

The unlikely cliffhanger has gone global.

The Australian actor skinny dips his way into the heart of his leading lady.

The actor is gearing up for the event with some intensive training.

The TV duo dream of a better world

Producers are keen to revive the ‘90s cult classic as they launch new drama series.

Will death and destruction strike once again?

The special song will feature on the season finale!

The season cliffhanger has a singing surprise in store!

The former Shortland Street star on love, exercise, and dreaming in Italian!

The much-loved Kiwi drama is getting set for a turn at the theatre.

The star reveals why she took two years to leave Shortland Street and what she's doing next.

The beloved star is leaving Ferndale after over 20 years with the show

The actress reveals her hidden talent, the item she couldn’t live without and more in our revealing quick fire questions challenge.

Watch the Kiwi actress in the hit new sci-fi drama, The Expanse.

The show's transgender actor puts the schoolyard bully in his place.

Shortland Street’s been tackling some tricky territory lately.

Check out the most-watched videos on the website from this week

Shorty's Ria Vandervis gets candid in our video challenge

Get an inside look at our sizzling shoot with Shorty's heart-throbs

Shorty's Angela Bloomfield gets candid in our quick fire questions challenge

The Shortland Street actress gets candid about her co-stars in our quick fire questions video

We catch up with the Shorty star and his long-time love as they await the arrival of their bundle of joy

Watch Sally Martin and Amelia Reid-Meredith dish on secrets from the Shortland Street set

How Shorty helped her battle back

The Kiwi actress plays her part helping refugees.

Lucy Elliott speaks exclusively to Woman’s Day

Shortland Street hits big numbers!

The Shorty star rocks his girl with a sweet proposal

In last week's issue we tested your Shortland Street knowledge with some little-known secrets from set – now we can put you out of your misery and present the answers!

When she’s not co-hosting The Adam and Eve Show, Eve Palmer is ticking items off her bucket list, like jumping out of a plane and working out how to date Harry Styles.

Check out our Q and A with the boys from Shortland Street

Check out our Q and A with the boys from Shortland Street

The former Shortland Street star opens up about her latest challenge and what inspires her.

After his moving exit, the former soap star looks to what's next.

Shorty’s new arrivals are set to make history on the show

Meet the real family of Shortland Street's youngest star, as they reveal how the four-year-old copes with being a Kiwi celebrity.

The actor and his partner are going to be the proud parents of a baby girl

Sun, sand, surf – what more do some of our high-profile kiwis need on their days off?

It was an untraditional day for Jarod Rawiri and Dolina Wehipeihana

It was an untraditional day for the Shorty star and his gorgeous bride!

It’s been a rollercoaster week for Shortland Street fans, but on tonight’s episode, the much-loved character of Wendy Cooper will be laid to rest.

The Kiwi actress, mum and 800 Words star reveals what makes her happy and what makes her cringe.

The boys are back in town!

The hospital drama went out with a bang in last night's episode

Wedding bells are ringing for one of Shorty's longest-lasting couples - but will their big day go according to plan?

Beulah Koale is at the top of his game, scoring a lead role in the DreamWorks movie, Thank You For Your Service.

From humble beginnings to Hollywood, Beulah Koale is making his mark in the acting world.

Shortland Street star Pua Magasiva and his brother reveal their unbreakable bond.

The Shorty actress and new mum reveals the heartache behind her TV break

Bree Peters has been the subject of online bullying since appearing on Shortland Street.

Fans have come to Bree Peters’ defence after the actress faced bullying comments online

After a recent scare at home, Shorty star Miranda Harcourt is heading in the write direction.

We take a look back at the former Shorty star's most memorable moments on DWTS

Kerry-Lee Dewing and Ria Vandervis fight back

Our soap hotties get ready to weather the storm

Miracle boy Baz joins the family adventures

Check out the Kiwi stars and businesses getting behind Pink Shirt Day 2015

Our favourite Shorty dad opens up about parenting