The moments best remembered from Shortland Street's past are those iconic cliffhangers, year-ending events that keep everyone guessing over the weeks ahead. From the ambulance crashing through reception to Tess' stabbing at her own wedding, these are the show's biggest moments - and fans want to know those behind the scenes secrets about how they were pulled off.  

Kura is also joined by Laura Hill and Jessica Joy Wood to talk about the current storylines from Ferndale.

Host: Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester)

Michael Galvin (Chris Warner) 

Nicole Whippy (Cece King) 

Ian Hughes (Director) 

Nivi Summer (Zara Chakraborty) 

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Affairs of the heart are as important in Ferndale as what's happening on the surgical table. This episode would reflect on the show's greatest love stories, the affairs that stunned the nation, and the lovers torn apart. 

Kura is also joined by Laura Hill and Jessica Joy Wood to talk about the current storylines from Ferndale.

Host: Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester)

Ngahuia Piripi (Esther Samuels)

Zak Martin (Rahu Parata)

Calire Dougan (Intimacy Coordinator)

Sarah Wiseman (Francesca Telford)

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Whereas many soaps are only now focusing on diverse casts and stories after being on air for decades, Shortland Street has also focused on different cultures and communities, right from the first episode with Dr Ropata and the opening line of "Kia Ora, Shortland Street". This episode will look at the different ways Shortland Street has spotlighted NZ's diverse cultures, what impact that's had on the cast, and how they've ensured authenticity in representation.

Kura is also joined by Laura Hill and Jessica Joy Wood to talk about the current storylines from Ferndale.

Host: Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester)

Jess Sayer (Maeve Mullins)

Marianne Infante (Madonna Diaz)

Ani Ryder-Pohatu (Production Assistant and Māori Language Advisor)

JJ Fong (Ruby Flores)

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