Shortland Street – Season 34
Episodes
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.
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.
Baby Steps: Part III
With the burden of her secret pregnancy weighing heavy, Madonna's emotions boil over.
The Hand You're Dealt: Part I
Esther's dismayed when Steph's condition worsens, while Maeve is pulled up by Emmett.
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.
The Hand You're Dealt: Part III
Struggling with a guilty conscience, Nazar prepares to tell Monique the truth.
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.
Thicker Than Water: Part II
Cleo faces the consequences of her blowup at Phil. Nazar pulls rank when a surgical dilemma arises.
Thicker Than Water: Part III
Mana, Nazar, and Madonna free themselves from pressure.
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.
Skin Deep: Part II
Cleo faces the blues in surgery, while Mana's troubled by an ED team in crisis.
Skin Deep: Part III
At an impasse, the staff address their lingering pain from Harper's death.
He Toanga: Part I
Despite Mana's moving karakia for Harper, discord continues to grow. A pair of familiar faces return to the hospital.
He Toanga: Part II
Gia's torn as her and Sage clash over organ donation. Cupid's arrow strikes the surgical department.
He Toanga: Part III
Chris is tempted by an enticing offer from Julian, while Poppy's crushed by a challenging case.
Now I See: Part I
Chris tries to balance all as the hospital's new medical director, while Esther faces the medical council.
Now I See: Part II
After going rogue, Esther finds herself at Brooke's mercy. Cleo faces her fears when an emergency arises.
Now I See: Part III
A hit-and-run victim sees Logan reach breaking point. Monique gets some good news.
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.
Deep Breaths: Part II
Disaster threatens to derail Marty's fundraiser for the paediatric ED.
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.
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.
Heartstrings: Part II
Esther is overwhelmed by a complex surgery, while Poppy freezes when faced with an emergency.
Heartstrings: Part III
Buckling under the weight of Nicole's transfer to Christchurch, Maeve makes a big call. Vili is urged to take action.
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.
Leap of Faith: Part II
The stakes are high for Cleo as she undergoes her first surgery. An opportunistic Julian discovers Esther's weakness.
Leap of Faith: Part III
Bugged by a patient's mystery pain, Cleo searches for answers. Things fall into a place for Poppy.
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.
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.
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.
Sink or Swim: Part I
With Aria on the scene, Mana is confronted by love. Thaddeus and Viliami jockey for their place.
Sink or Swim: Part II
With the paternity test results confirmed, Madonna makes a decision. Poppy races the clock to make a diagnosis.
Sink or Swim: Part III
The team is put to the test as a storm hits Ferndale.
Pressure Points: Part I
The hospital remains in crisis as the damage from the storm is laid bare.
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.
Pressure Points: Part III
Cleo faces up to her Morbidity and Mortality review. Zoya's presence puts Monique on alert
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.
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.
Out In The Cold: Part III
Hendrix sows discontent between Poppy and Mana. Surgery comes with complications for Nazar and Zoya.
False Start: Part I
Sage rails against Julian's new Fast Pass system, while Gia goes all in on a patient.
False Start: Part II
Esther tries to rally the troops. Caught between Cleo and Hendrix, Poppy isn't sure what to believe.
False Start: Part III
Katie's re-admission puts Phil on the out with Nazar and Zoya, while Cleo and Hendrix clash.
True Colours: Part I
Poppy falls in further with Hendrix, while Gia gets tangled up in her attraction to a patient.
True Colours: Part II
History threatens to repeat itself for Monique when things heat up between Nazar and Zoya.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hand On Heart: Part II
Poppy finds herself between Maeve and Cassie. Nazar puts the blame on himself for matters personal and professional.
Hand on Heart: Part III
Monique and Marty are both left reeling by reveals from their partners.
To Love And To Lose: Part I
Poppy and Maeve go head to head. Emmett steps up for his family
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.
To Love And To Lose: Part III
Maeve's double life gets the better of her, with potentially fatal consequences. Monique seeks comfort elsewhere.
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.
Head Rush: Part II
As her work with Julian continues, Esther's determined to prove her loyalty to Marty. Phil rebels.
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.
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.
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.
Bloodlines: Part III
Esther treads a delicate line between work and home. Vili's given a very special task.
Blind Spot: Part I
Emmett yields to Poppy's desire to prove her worth, while Drew hides from the truth about his injury.
Blind Spot: Part II
Off his attraction to Fia, Chris urges Vili to get back in the game. Drew and Tova make headway.
Blind Spot: Part III
Marty's outburst at Phil ignites further conflict between him and Esther.
Make or Break: Part I
The devil comes to Esther's door, while Marty feels like his hold on his marriage is slipping.
Make Or Break: Part II
Esther is exiled as Julian and Marty face each other head-on. Vili weighs up a big decision.
Make or Break: Part III
Drew is forced to face his trauma, while Sage's party pushes things to breaking point.
Make or Break: Part IV
Drew is forced to face his trauma, while Sage's party pushes things to breaking point.
In Too Deep: Part I
Monique's in a love bubble after Sage's party, while Marty reels from Esther's confession.
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.
In Too Deep: Part III
Marty and Esther's issues reach breaking point, while Phil's clash with Chris heads in a new direction.
Below The Surface: Part I
The wedding bells ring louder and louder for Monique, while Phil looks to a future milestone of her own.
Below The Surface: Part II
Faced by hiccups in her surgical routine, Cleo's anxiety worsens. Marty makes a rash move with Esther.
Below The Surface: Part III
Flared tensions with Marty send Esther in a new direction. Drew gets a taste of a sweet new future.
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.
All In: Part II
Marty tends to his guest, while Esther and Julian draw closer.
All In: Part III
Poppy and Hendrix spar in ED. Esther and Marty face new temptations.
All Out: Part I
Wild admissions to ED see Emmett struggle to keep control. Drew is determined to look his trauma in the eye.
All Out: Part II
Chris tries to keep the peace as Phil clashes with the zookeeper. Maeve weighs a new connection.
All Out: Part III
Maeve faces the fallout from her drunken dalliance, while Emmett faces up to his family.
Fight The Good Fight: Part I
Sage and Gia are confronted by a sinister force in ED. Cassie is caught up in a lie.
Fight The Good Fight: Part II
Esther's heart surprises her, while Ted's presence in the hospital causes new fractures.
Fight The Good Fight: Part III
With no other way forward, Esther calls on Chris. Poppy clears a path in ED.
Tipping Point: Part I
A feud forces Phil and Maeve apart, while Cleo struggles to keep her anxiety at bay.
Tipping Point: Part II
Tensions flare between Esther and Marty when Steph is readmitted. Logan tries to jolly Cleo out of her anxiety spiral.
Tipping Point: Part III
Maeve is forced to put the past behind her, while Esther sacrifices her own health to help Steph.
Worlds Apart: Part I
Nazar's thrown by an unexpected arrival, while Drew pays an old friend a special visit.
Worlds Apart: Part II
As her woes worsen, Esther retreats to familiar territory - but is she welcome?
Worlds Apart: Part III
Marty and Esther play cat-and-mouse, while Maeve's at a crossroads of her own.
Bad Behaviour: Part I
Poppy avoids an attraction too close to home, while Maeve finds a friend where she least suspected.
Bad Behaviour: Part II
Nazar hits rock bottom. Marty and Monique try to get their story straight.
Bad Behaviour: Part III
A dogged Phil pursues Katie. Maeve's forced to say goodbye.
Everything But The Truth: Part I
Phil's consultancy exam puts her to the test.
Everything But The Truth: Part II
Phil reckons with the reality of her exam result. Poppy flirts with danger.
Everything But The Truth: Part III
Drew stands by his decision, while Phil falls into old patterns.
Whakamokeke: Part I
A case close to home sees Emmett and Mana lock horns. Esther sits on a ticking time bomb.
Whakamokeke: Part II
Bonnie urges Emmett and Mana to forge a truce. Marty and Monique struggle with guilt.
Whakamokeke: Part III
Marty is stung by Esther, while Monique struggles to trust her gut.
Repair, Restore, Rebuild: Part I
Nazar and Monique throw caution to the wind when the stag and hens nights combine.
Repair, Restore, Rebuild: Part II
Last night's party causes headaches for Nazar and Marty, while Esther's heart breaks.
Repair, Restore, Rebuild: Part III
The surgeons fight to save one of their own. Poppy makes a startling discovery.
Repair, Restore, Rebuild: Part IV
The surgeons fight to save one of their own. Poppy makes a startling discovery. (
In The Balance: Part I
Chris delivers a bombshell to Marty and Esther. Poppy throws herself into researching the virus.
In The Balance: Part II
Marty's distraught as the outcome for Esther is uncertain. Maeve goes rogue to help a friend.
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.
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.
The Devil You Know: Part II
Work becomes a family affair for Poppy. Esther keeps more secrets from Marty.
The Devil You Know: Part III
Julian puts himself on the line for love, while Drew stares down a new chapter.
All Or Nothing: Part I
Marianne's presence has Poppy ready to blow, while Esther finally gets the message.
All Or Nothing: Part II
With the clock ticking, Chris makes a life-changing decision. Emmett opens up to Selina.
All Or Nothing: Part III
Marty discovers there's no victory without loss. Emmett tends to a spark.
A Bitter Pill: Part I
Julian's new hire ruffles feathers, while Drew and Phil play tug-of-war.
A Bitter Pill: Part II
Esther tries to find forgiveness in her heart, while Monique learns the limits of love.
A Bitter Pill: Part III
Julian finds himself in the firing line, while Cleo can't shake her troubles.
A Thorn On Every Rose: Part I
Marty's guilt continues to grow. Monique is put to the test, with unexpected results.
A Thorn On Every Rose: Part II
Cleo digs into the past for dirt on Hendrix, while Monique struggles under the weight of secrecy.
A Thorn On Every Rose: Part III
Monique makes her mind up. Poppy tries to get through to Cleo.
Alone Together: Part I
Poppy struggles to carry on. Monique gets drawn into Marty's web of lies.
Alone Together: Part II
Drew tries to fight his feelings. Poppy lets her guard down.
Alone Together: Part III
Marty tries to enjoy his birthday, while love knocks on Logan's door.
Suspicious Minds: Part I
Sage reels from a false accusation in ED. Monique puts her head in the sand.
Suspicious Minds: Part II
Esther exhausts her options. Mana and Emmett clash over Bonnie.
Suspicious Minds: Part III
Monique realises she can't fight time. Sage struggles to see a way through.
Playing With Fire: Part I
Esther's back in action, but it doesn't look good for Chris.
Playing With Fire: Part II
Dawn wrestles with desire, while Monique enters panic mode.
Playing With Fire: Part III
Out of options, Selina makes a call. Phil fights temptation.
Nothing Left To Lose: Part I
Phil and Hendrix lock horns in surgery. Esther and Marty can't move on.
Nothing Left To Lose: Part II
Maeve's demons rear their head. Phil faces Hendrix head-on.
Nothing Left To Lose: Part III
A beleagured Monique finds an unexpected ally. Phil digs her heels in.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Part I
Chris throws himself into work. Maeve falls further into the hole.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Part II
Chris' worst fears are realised. Mana hides from the truth.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Part III
Maeve struggles to accept help from Gia. Hendrix goes on the offensive.
Desperate Measures: Part I
Chris and Esther fear retaliation, while Marty is startled by the return of the Latimers.
Desperate Measures: Part II
Chris' troubles start to mutate. Marty gets a new gig.
Desperate Measures: Part III
The hospital locks down as the virus takes hold.
Desperate Measures: Part IV
The hospital locks down as the virus takes hold.
Save Ourselves: Part I
Christmas comes to Ferndale.
Save Ourselves: Part II
Christmas comes to Ferndale.