Toni Warner
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Antoinette "Toni" Warner (née Thompson, formerly McAllister) was a fictional character
on the New Zealand
soap opera Shortland Street
. She was portrayed by Laura Hill
from 2001 until 2008.
In 2008, Toni became the first character on the show to give birth, get married and die on screen.
and Rachel McKenna
. She was originally named Melanie Thompson, but renamed shortly before arrival. She arrived in March 2001, arriving late for a job interview.
decided it was time to leave the show and resigned. The character was killed off in June 2008 after coming down with norovirus.
. Toni helped Donna uncover the murderer of Rangi. During a nurses strike, senior surgeon Chris Warner
noticed her great skills as a nurse and the two started a sexual relationship. Toni soon fell pregnant and did not know if the baby was Chris' or Adams.
Toni decided that she would put up her baby for adoption but Matt protested and she agreed. In May 2002 she gave birth to Harry Thompson-Warner
and it was soon discovered Chris was the father. A huge custody battle ensued. Toni soon gets back together with Adam and decides she loves him. But soon she decided against it and the two broke up. After Adam got stabbed they got together again in 2003 but shortly after, broke up for good.
After realising that she loved Matt, Toni raced to the airport and caught him before catching the plane. They arrived back to Ferndale a few days later and announced that they had married in Rotorua. That year Dominic Thompson
, Toni's brother, arrived in town as Adams physiotherapist. It was soon thought that Dom was Chris' half brother and that Toni and Chris' relationship was incestuous but soon it was revealed not so. Towards the end of the year, Matt cheated on Toni as he thought their relationship wasn't really love. Toni divorced him and got back together with Adam but they broke up once again and he moved to America. Toni then started a relationship with Logan King but discovered he was married.
After breaking up with Logan, he kidnapped Toni and her son Harry. But before long he released them and fled the country. Once Chris found out he insisted that he get to be Harry's full time guardian but Toni found out Chris was sleeping with Harry's nanny and disagreed with him. After months of scheming, Dom kidnapped Chris and tied him up in a shed. He attempted to burn him to death, but Chris escaped and Dom died of the burns. Chris and Toni reunited in Fiji and in 2005 married.
After caring for brother-in-law Guy
, Toni discovers Chris cheating with Rachel McKenna
and soon learns he also slept with Justine
. She flees Ferndale with Guy, Harry and Guy's daughter Tuesday. Chris tracked Toni down in December, leading Guy to try and escape without Chris, causing a huge car crash. In 2008 it was revealed Toni had lost a kidney as a result of the crash and moves in with TK
and Sarah. Toni and Guy continue their relationship and Toni and Chris go for a friendly divorce. However in June 2008 Toni is taken to hospital severely dehydrated. It is discovered she has Norovirus and her remaining kidney is severely damaged, resulting in her having dialysis every day for the rest of her life. She agrees to a reconciliation with Chris but unexpectedly goes into cardiac arrest and dies in front of Harry and Chris.
In 2006 Chris
and Toni won the Throng Shortland Street Fan Award for "Best Couple" and Toni won runner up for "favorite female character". She won the 2008 award for "most missed character" and her death winning both the "saddest moment" award and being runner up in "biggest letdown".
Fictional character
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on the New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
soap opera 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...
. She was portrayed by Laura Hill
Laura Hill
Laura Anne Hill is a New Zealand actress, best known for playing Toni Thompson on the New Zealand soap opera, Shortland Street.-External links:...
from 2001 until 2008.
In 2008, Toni became the first character on the show to give birth, get married and die on screen.
Introduction
Toni was introduced as part of a revamp of the show which saw a new producer, the departure of 14 characters, the clinic becoming a public hospital and the return of Chris WarnerChris Warner
Dr. 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....
and Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
. She was originally named Melanie Thompson, but renamed shortly before arrival. She arrived in March 2001, arriving late for a job interview.
Departure
Following a six month long break, Toni returned to the show in December 2007 and stayed for six more months. Actress Laura HillLaura Hill
Laura Anne Hill is a New Zealand actress, best known for playing Toni Thompson on the New Zealand soap opera, Shortland Street.-External links:...
decided it was time to leave the show and resigned. The character was killed off in June 2008 after coming down with norovirus.
2001-2008
Toni arrived to the street in 2001 as the new nurse that knew how to have a good time. She quickly became good friends with Matt McAllister and the two started a relationship though she later dumped him and moved in with Donna. Toni also had a relationship with Adam HeywoodAdam Heywood
Adam Heywood is a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Leighton Cardno, appearing between 2001 - 2003....
. Toni helped Donna uncover the murderer of Rangi. During a nurses strike, senior surgeon Chris Warner
Chris Warner
Dr. 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....
noticed her great skills as a nurse and the two started a sexual relationship. Toni soon fell pregnant and did not know if the baby was Chris' or Adams.
Toni decided that she would put up her baby for adoption but Matt protested and she agreed. In May 2002 she gave birth to Harry Thompson-Warner
Harry Warner (character)
Harold "Harry" Warner is a fictional recurring character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He is currently played by Reid Walker but has been portrayed by Joshua Thompson, Callum Campbell Ross and Henry Williams.Harry is the son of the longest serving character on the show Chris...
and it was soon discovered Chris was the father. A huge custody battle ensued. Toni soon gets back together with Adam and decides she loves him. But soon she decided against it and the two broke up. After Adam got stabbed they got together again in 2003 but shortly after, broke up for good.
After realising that she loved Matt, Toni raced to the airport and caught him before catching the plane. They arrived back to Ferndale a few days later and announced that they had married in Rotorua. That year Dominic Thompson
Dominic Thompson
Dominic "Dom" Thompson is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. He was portrayed by Shane Cortese and since the characters death, Dom has picked up an icon status for his explosive storylines....
, Toni's brother, arrived in town as Adams physiotherapist. It was soon thought that Dom was Chris' half brother and that Toni and Chris' relationship was incestuous but soon it was revealed not so. Towards the end of the year, Matt cheated on Toni as he thought their relationship wasn't really love. Toni divorced him and got back together with Adam but they broke up once again and he moved to America. Toni then started a relationship with Logan King but discovered he was married.
After breaking up with Logan, he kidnapped Toni and her son Harry. But before long he released them and fled the country. Once Chris found out he insisted that he get to be Harry's full time guardian but Toni found out Chris was sleeping with Harry's nanny and disagreed with him. After months of scheming, Dom kidnapped Chris and tied him up in a shed. He attempted to burn him to death, but Chris escaped and Dom died of the burns. Chris and Toni reunited in Fiji and in 2005 married.
After caring for brother-in-law Guy
Guy Warner
Guy 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...
, Toni discovers Chris cheating with Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna
Rachel McKenna is a fictional character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, played by Angela Bloomfield. Rachel first appeared on the show from 1993 to 1999. Then from 2001 to 2003. Rachel then made a very brief appearance in 2007 before returning as a core cast member in October 2009...
and soon learns he also slept with Justine
Justine Jones
Justine 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...
. She flees Ferndale with Guy, Harry and Guy's daughter Tuesday. Chris tracked Toni down in December, leading Guy to try and escape without Chris, causing a huge car crash. In 2008 it was revealed Toni had lost a kidney as a result of the crash and moves in with TK
TK Samuels
Te Koha 'TK' Samuels is a fictional character in New Zealand's longest running soap opera Shortland Street, played by actor Benjamin Mitchell since early 2006.-2006-:...
and Sarah. Toni and Guy continue their relationship and Toni and Chris go for a friendly divorce. However in June 2008 Toni is taken to hospital severely dehydrated. It is discovered she has Norovirus and her remaining kidney is severely damaged, resulting in her having dialysis every day for the rest of her life. She agrees to a reconciliation with Chris but unexpectedly goes into cardiac arrest and dies in front of Harry and Chris.
Reception
Toni was described as "popular" by producer Jason Daniel. However actress, Laura Hill stated she thought Toni had lost popularity following her final story lines.In 2006 Chris
Chris Warner
Dr. 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....
and Toni won the Throng Shortland Street Fan Award for "Best Couple" and Toni won runner up for "favorite female character". She won the 2008 award for "most missed character" and her death winning both the "saddest moment" award and being runner up in "biggest letdown".