Storylines of Shortland Street (2008)
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This article details the storylines of the TVNZ
soap opera
Shortland Street
in 2008.
Television New Zealand
Television New Zealand, more commonly referred to, and stylized as TVNZ, is a government-owned corporation television network broadcasting in New Zealand and parts of the Pacific. It operates TV1, TV2, TVNZ7, TVNZ Heartland, TVNZ U and new media services....
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Shortland Street
Shortland Street
Shortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
in 2008.
Highlights of the Year
- Serial killer Joey HendersonJoey HendersonJoseph James "Joey" Henderson was a fictional character that appeared on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, and was the soap's first serial killer. Although always a suspect, the audience did not learn Joey was the killer until December 2007...
commits suicide after successfully performing an appendectomy on Alice PiperAlice PiperAlison "Alice" Piper was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was played by actress Toni Potter.Alice worked as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital in the Emergency Department...
. - Doctors fight to revive Toni WarnerToni WarnerAntoinette "Toni" Warner was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street...
(but are unable) after her blood pressure drops during surgery. She dies of renal failure, resulting from a combination of norovirus and a missing kidney. It was later discovered that her death was actually caused by a faulty drug distributed by the dodgy pharmaceutical company Scott Spear who worked closely with a ruthless gang known as the whitetails. - Wiremu races at a boy racer burnoff and hits Tane Samuels at full speed. This permanently paralyzes Tane from the waist down.
- Original series regular, Dr. Hone Ropata returns for a six-week stint in the 4000th episode.
- Nurses James "Scotty" ScottJames Scott (character)James Owen "Scotty" Scott is a fictional character on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Kiel McNaughton from his arrival in March 2007, first as a guest character before returning in June 2007 as a core cast member, up until the characters axing in 2011...
and Shanti KumariShanti KumariShanti Kumari-Scott was a fictional character on the soap opera Shortland Street, and was played by Nisha Madhan.She worked as Charge Nurse at Shortland Street Hospital and oversighted Maia Jeffries's department when she took maternity leave....
get married in a traditional four day Indian ceremony. - Dr. Craig Valentine is chased through a forest by Don LennoxDon LennoxDon Lennox was a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. He was the soap's local mechanic and hitman. He appeared in both 2008 and 2009 and was portrayed by Chris Easly. Though Don only appeared in the show a few times, he featured in two prominent storylines and another similarly...
and whitetail thugs hired by Scott Spear, beaten to death and then torched in his car. - Dr. Justine Jones fakes her death in a car bombing to escape from Don Lennox and whitetail thugs hired by Scott Spear, and goes into witness protection with a new identity in Australia.
- Yvonne Jeffries is diagnosed with bone cancer as the result of an infected allograft supplied by Dr. Ethan Pierce who is revealed to be the ownner of the dodgy bone harvesting company, Nesses-Bio.
- Dr. Ethan Pierce murders pensioner Betty Crawford for her body parts to supply an order through his company.
- Ethan is shot several times by an unseen assassin in the final.
January
- A chapter of errors sees Joey HendersonJoey HendersonJoseph James "Joey" Henderson was a fictional character that appeared on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, and was the soap's first serial killer. Although always a suspect, the audience did not learn Joey was the killer until December 2007...
fail to kill Tania JeffriesTania JeffriesTania Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. Tania Jeffries is the younger sister to nurse Maia Jeffries, PA Libby Jeffries and daughter of hospital receptionist, Yvonne Jefferies...
. - Toni WarnerToni WarnerAntoinette "Toni" Warner was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street...
, Guy WarnerGuy WarnerGuy Warner is a fictional character in the long running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Craig Parker in a guest role in 1992 before returning as core cast from 1993 to 1996...
, Harry WarnerHarry WarnerHarry Morris Warner was an American studio executive, one of the founders of Warner Bros., and a major contributor to the development of the film industry. Along with his three brothers Warner played a crucial role in the film business and played a key role in establishing Warner Bros...
, and Tuesday Warner are admitted to hospital following the car crash. Guy goes to Central in an induced coma; Toni loses one of her kidneys and Tuesday and Harry escaped with minor injuries. - Dinesh Jivani arrives in Ferndale.
- Libby JeffriesLibby JeffriesOlivia "Libby" Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Fleur Saville from 2006 to 2010....
and Gerald TippettGerald TippettGerald Heathcliff Tippett is a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, who was played by Harry McNaughton from his first appearance in September 2007 up until his final appearance in September 2010.-2007-2008:...
try to make the hospital fat-free, with disapproval from most of the staff.
February
- Morgan BraithwaiteMorgan BraithwaiteMorgan Braithwaite was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Bonnie Soper since February 5, 2008. Morgan died on December 18 2009 after Kieran Mitchell accidentally ran her over with Rachel's car.-Character:Morgan Braithwaite was quiet, polite...
arrives in Ferndale. - When Joey's planned attack on Nurse Shanti KumariShanti KumariShanti Kumari-Scott was a fictional character on the soap opera Shortland Street, and was played by Nisha Madhan.She worked as Charge Nurse at Shortland Street Hospital and oversighted Maia Jeffries's department when she took maternity leave....
is unsuccessful, he turns his murderous eye on a woman named Heather who he had seen at the I.V. at a hen's night. This attack also fails when he was interrupted and forced to flee the scene. - Dinesh begins to cause trouble in Shanti and James ScottScottyScotty can be:*A common nickname for a Scottish man*Montgomery Scott, the Star Trek character**See Beam me up, Scotty*Scotty , a reggae singer*Scotty Moore, American guitarist, one of Elvis Presley's backing musicians...
's relationship. - The arrival of Joey's mother Kath Bennett sees the unveiling of an angry and bitter side to Joey when he goes into a violent rage at Kath, witnessed by Gerald and Kieran MitchellKieran MitchellKieran Mitchell is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street who was portrayed by British actor Adam Rickitt through numerous high profile storylines from early 2007 to mid 2010....
. - During a night out clubbing with Tania, Morgan, Shanti and Alice PiperAlice PiperAlison "Alice" Piper was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was played by actress Toni Potter.Alice worked as a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital in the Emergency Department...
, Joey abducts Alice. - Callum McKayCallum McKayCallum McKay is a fictional character portrayed by actor Peter Mochrie in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He is a doctor and the Chief Executive Officer of Shortland Street Hospital.-Introduction:...
is promoted to temporary CEO of Shortland Street Hospital in Chris WarnerChris WarnerDr. Christopher "Chris" Warner is a fictional character and current main protagonist on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is portrayed by Michael Galvin. He is the only original character to still be on the show....
's absence.
March
- Joey performs a successful appendicectomyAppendicectomyAn appendectomy is the surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. This procedure is normally performed as an emergency procedure, when the patient is suffering from acute appendicitis...
on Alice and commits suicide to avoid capture. - Scotty proposes to Shanti; she accepts, but the wedding is later broken up by Dinesh and Shanti's brother Sunil.
- Kath is admitted to the hospital after attempting to commit suicideSuicideSuicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often committed out of despair or attributed to some underlying mental disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism, or drug abuse...
after Joey's funeral. - Tane SamuelsTane SamuelsTane Samuels is a fictional character in New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Dominic Ona-Ariki since 2007.-2007-2009:...
and Wiremu Potae return to Ferndale.
April
- Alice and Guy have a drunken one-night stand; Chris catches Alice leaving and confronts Alice the following day.
- Guy breaks the scandal about Chris' affair with Justine JonesJustine JonesJustine Jones was a fictional character on the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. Justine was originally played by Laurie Foell in 2005 and 2006, but was replaced by Lucy Wigmore in 2007 who portrayed her until September 2008 and as a guest character in July 2009.-Casting:Controversy struck in 2007...
. - Wiremu loses control of his car while racing and collides with Tane, causing him to become paralysed.
- Guy and Tuesday move back to San Francisco.
- Alice discovers she's pregnant. The father's identity is yet to be revealed; what is known is that the father is either Guy or Craig ValentineCraig ValentineDr. Craig Valentine is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Renato Bartolomei for four years from May 2004 to September 2008....
. - Wiremu, feeling guilty about paralysing Tane, drinks a full bottle of whisky and falls into a coma for several days.
May
- Maia JeffriesMaia JeffriesMaia Anne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Anna Jullienne from mid 2004 to early 2011, with the character starring in numerous high profile storylines alongside her on screen family....
and Morgan return to Ferndale. - Scotty is taken hostage by a psych patient and is stabbed, but survives the injuries.
- Toni has a one-night stand with Dinesh, who was about to return to India permanently.
- The Kumari family, with the exception of Sunil, accept Scotty.
- Gerald admits his soft spot for Morgan.
June
- Dr. Hone Ropata returns for the four-thousandth episode as a consultant to Martha Riley.
- Toni dies of heart failure, a result of being infected by the norovirus and renal failure due to her remaining kidney failing.
- Hone is granted C.E.O of Shortland Street Hospital, but rejects the offer. Callum becomes CEO.
July
- Gossip of Callum and Riley's affair spreads through Shortland Street Hospital.
- Justine forgives Callum for his affair.
- Riley leaves Shortland Street for good.
- Kieran asks Libby to marry him, but Libby is still undecided.
- Gerald discovers/thinks he's asexual.
- Hone Ropata leaves Ferndale, breaking Tania's heart.
- Hunter McKayHunter McKayHunter McKay is a fictional character in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He has been portrayed by Lee Donoghue since he first appeared in December 2006 as part of a new family unit consisting of parents Callum McKay and Justine Jones and younger sister Sophie McKay .The character is gifted...
has feelings for Morgan. - Brooke FreemanBrooke FreemanBrooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
arrives at Shortland Street. - Scotty & Shanti marry in a four day wedding
- Tracey MorrisonTracey MorrisonTracey Morrison was a fictional character on the New Zealand Soap Opera Shortland Street. Tracey is portrayed by Sarah Thomson and first appeared on the show in 2007 and returned as a major character mid 2008. She departed in 2011.-Casting:...
, ex-cop and survivour of serial killerSerial killerA serial killer, as typically defined, is an individual who has murdered three or more people over a period of more than a month, with down time between the murders, and whose motivation for killing is usually based on psychological gratification...
Joey, returns to Shortland Street Hospital as an ED nurse.
August
- Sophie McKaySophie McKaySophie Juliette McKay is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was introduced in late 2006 as the daughter of surgeon Justine Jones and GP Callum McKay. She was briefly married to Kieran Mitchell in early 2010 before they separated.-2006-2008:Sophie McKay...
has a one-night stand with Tane. - It is revealed that Toni's renal failure was actually caused by a faulty drug distributed by the dodgy pharmaceutical company Scott Spear.
- Craig is headhunted by the dodgy pharmaceutical company to join their corrupt research and development team.
September
- Craig is chased by thugs who are members of a ruthless gang known as the whitetails and were hired by Scott Spear (whom they work closely with) through a forest, then beaten to death and set alight in his car.
- It is revealed that the dodgy Scott-Spear drug company were responsible for the murder of Huia Samuels but the bomb was meant for Anthony "Ant" Ritchards.
- Alice returns from staying with her mother.
- Alice went into premature labour and gave birth to a baby girl who she names, with the help of TK and Kip, Kelly.
- Justine Jones decides to fake her death after discovering a bomb attached to a mobile phone in her car boot. She disarms the bomb and swaps the SIM card with her own then blows up the car herself from a safe distance. The family are informed by Detective Gardiner that Justine is dead but a call from someone asks them to go to a secret address where they discover her alive. Justine asks that she be declared dead and given a new identity then sails to Australia.
- Kieran overhears Don LennoxDon LennoxDon Lennox was a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. He was the soap's local mechanic and hitman. He appeared in both 2008 and 2009 and was portrayed by Chris Easly. Though Don only appeared in the show a few times, he featured in two prominent storylines and another similarly...
talking to one of the whitetails about his attempt to murder Justine JonesJustine JonesJustine Jones was a fictional character on the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. Justine was originally played by Laurie Foell in 2005 and 2006, but was replaced by Lucy Wigmore in 2007 who portrayed her until September 2008 and as a guest character in July 2009.-Casting:Controversy struck in 2007... - Kieran tells Chris what he overheard.
- Alice discovers her mother Fran hasn't taken her pills for 3 months and Fran has a mental breakdown.
- Chris goes to visit Donald asking for a car repair and finds out about notorious hitman Don LennoxDon LennoxDon Lennox was a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. He was the soap's local mechanic and hitman. He appeared in both 2008 and 2009 and was portrayed by Chris Easly. Though Don only appeared in the show a few times, he featured in two prominent storylines and another similarly...
, who is also a whitetail gang member and Craig Valentine's killer. - Kingi breaks up with Tania for good.
- A whitetail gang member shoots Morgan and Ethan in a theater room but they survive.
October
- Luke DurvilleLuke DurvilleDr. Luke Durville is a fictional character on New Zealand's long-running soap opera, Shortland Street. Durville has been played by Gerald Urquhart since the character's first appearance on 14 September 2007 and appears sporadically each year often disappearing from four to eleven months at a...
returns. - Tracey and Kip form a "casual" relationship.
- Ethan PierceEthan PierceDr. Ethan Pierce is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Owen Black from August 2008 to January 2009 and again from May to June 2009...
is granted H.O.D of Surgery - Kelly PiperKelly Piper-Filmography:*Rawhead Rex as Elaine Hallenbeck*Riding Fast as Carol*Scarecrow and Mrs. King*Cocaine: One Man's Seduction as Toni Baylor*Vice Squad as Blue Chip*Maniac as a nurse-External links:...
died due to Renal FailureRenal failureRenal failure or kidney failure describes a medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter toxins and waste products from the blood...
. Alice didn't attend the funeral and instead had drinks with Ethan PierceEthan PierceDr. Ethan Pierce is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Owen Black from August 2008 to January 2009 and again from May to June 2009...
.
November
- Yvonne and Frazer start an affair.
- Maia gets a sexual harassment warning from Callum for supposedly favoring young attractive women.
- Libby says Yes to Kierans proposal.
- Scotty and Shanti move into a run down house that was the scene of a murder/suicide.
- Kingi hits Tania.
December
- The Shortland StreetShortland StreetShortland Street is a New Zealand prime-time soap opera, first broadcast on Television New Zealand's TV2 on 25 May 1992. It is the country's longest-running drama and soap opera, being broadcast continuously for over 4500 episodes and 19 years, and is one of the most watched television programs in...
pharmacy is robbed. - Kingi reveals to Tania he is a police informant.
- Sarah Potts gets pregnant and her multiple sclerosisMultiple sclerosisMultiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...
starts to play up again. - Yvonne is diagnosed with Bone Cancer after ending her affair with Frasier after she got a H.I.V shock.
- Maia strangles Ethan and is suspended.
- Ethan murders Betty Crawford, an elderly patient dumped at Christmas at the hospital for her bones.
- Yvonne takes Fraser back after a period where she didn't want to see him.
- Tania and Kingi are kidnapped by Kane and the whitetails in the final.
- Ethan is shot repeatedly by an unseen assassin.
- Shortland Street ends for 2008.
New Characters
- Nurse Morgan BraithwaiteMorgan BraithwaiteMorgan Braithwaite was a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Bonnie Soper since February 5, 2008. Morgan died on December 18 2009 after Kieran Mitchell accidentally ran her over with Rachel's car.-Character:Morgan Braithwaite was quiet, polite...
- Theatre nurse and former friend of Joey HendersonJoey HendersonJoseph James "Joey" Henderson was a fictional character that appeared on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, and was the soap's first serial killer. Although always a suspect, the audience did not learn Joey was the killer until December 2007... - Dr Dinesh Jivani - Shanti's betrothed fianće
- Dr Brooke FreemanBrooke FreemanBrooke Freeman is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Beth Allen. Brooke debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 24 July 2008. The role was written with Allen in mind to play her. Brooke arrived as a locum GP but later advanced in her career...
- New PCC Nurse replacing Toni - Kingi Te Wake - Become a member of the whitetails but is actually a police informant.
- Dr Ethan PierceEthan PierceDr. Ethan Pierce is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and was portrayed by Owen Black from August 2008 to January 2009 and again from May to June 2009...
- New surgeon who is revealed to be the owner of the dodgy bone harvesting company known as Nessess Bio - Mona McKayMona McKayMona McKay is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She is portrayed by Judy Rankin and first arrived in mid 2008 as the mother of established character Callum McKay ....
- Callum's mother. - Xavier Moyo - ZimbabweZimbabweZimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
an surgeon who learns new skills from Dr. Chris Warner. - Don LennoxDon LennoxDon Lennox was a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. He was the soap's local mechanic and hitman. He appeared in both 2008 and 2009 and was portrayed by Chris Easly. Though Don only appeared in the show a few times, he featured in two prominent storylines and another similarly...
- Hit man for the dodgy pharmaceutical company Scott Spear but also a member of a ruthless gang known as the whitetails. Killed Craig and tried to Kill Justine. Now hired to kill Ethan by Kieran. - Fraser MackenzieFraser MacKenzieFraser McKenzie is a Scottish professional rugby union player, who plays for Sale Sharks. He plays either at lock or blindside flanker and is a former Scotland under 20 captain. He started his career at Dunfermline Rugby Club and later joined Edinburgh.-References:* on scrum.com...
- A lawyer and love interest for Yvonne. - Tupac Evans - Former whitetail member who was being trained and influenced by Kingi in 2008. Saved Kingi and Tania from being buried alive. Tupac returned mid 2009 as a recurring character.
Departures
- Nurse Joey HendersonJoey HendersonJoseph James "Joey" Henderson was a fictional character that appeared on New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, and was the soap's first serial killer. Although always a suspect, the audience did not learn Joey was the killer until December 2007...
- Committed suicide by jumping off a building to avoid capture when being cornered by Lara Wade and the police - DetectiveDetectiveA detective is an investigator, either a member of a police agency or a private person. The latter may be known as private investigators or "private eyes"...
Lara Wade - Decided to study psychology after being criticised for not identifying the Ferndale Strangler sooner - Guy WarnerGuy WarnerGuy Warner is a fictional character in the long running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Craig Parker in a guest role in 1992 before returning as core cast from 1993 to 1996...
- Returned to America - Tuesday Warner-Roberts - Returned to America
- Dr Dinesh Jivani - Returned to India
- Nurse Toni WarnerToni WarnerAntoinette "Toni" Warner was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street...
- Died of renal failure due a faulty drug distributed by the dodgy pharmaceutical company Scott Spear - Craig ValentineCraig ValentineDr. Craig Valentine is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Renato Bartolomei for four years from May 2004 to September 2008....
- Beaten to death before being torched by Don LennoxDon LennoxDon Lennox was a fictional character in the soap opera Shortland Street. He was the soap's local mechanic and hitman. He appeared in both 2008 and 2009 and was portrayed by Chris Easly. Though Don only appeared in the show a few times, he featured in two prominent storylines and another similarly...
and whitetail thugs hired by the dodgy drug company Scott Spear - Dr Justine JonesJustine JonesJustine Jones was a fictional character on the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. Justine was originally played by Laurie Foell in 2005 and 2006, but was replaced by Lucy Wigmore in 2007 who portrayed her until September 2008 and as a guest character in July 2009.-Casting:Controversy struck in 2007...
- Hiding in Australia after faking her own death to escape from Don Lennox and whitetail thugs hired by the dodgy drug company Scott Spear
Returned Characters
- Maia JeffriesMaia JeffriesMaia Anne Jeffries is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed by Anna Jullienne from mid 2004 to early 2011, with the character starring in numerous high profile storylines alongside her on screen family....
(after six-month hiatus) - Hone RopataHone RopataHone Ropata was a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and was part of the original cast. He was portrayed by Temuera Morrison who after the role went on to several Hollywood roles...
Returned for six weeks - Tracey MorrisonTracey MorrisonTracey Morrison was a fictional character on the New Zealand Soap Opera Shortland Street. Tracey is portrayed by Sarah Thomson and first appeared on the show in 2007 and returned as a major character mid 2008. She departed in 2011.-Casting:...
- Scarlett ValentineScarlett ValentineScarlotta Valentine but known as Scarlett Valentine is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was portrayed from 2004 to 2008 by Nicole Thomson.-Arrival in Ferndale:...
- Anthony "Ant" Richards
- Luke DurvilleLuke DurvilleDr. Luke Durville is a fictional character on New Zealand's long-running soap opera, Shortland Street. Durville has been played by Gerald Urquhart since the character's first appearance on 14 September 2007 and appears sporadically each year often disappearing from four to eleven months at a...
(after brief hiatus)