Nostalgic looks that graced our screens in the 90s and noughties have been making a comeback on New Zealand's longest‑running soap opera, which marked its 34th anniversary last month.
Since 1992, Bronwyn Lewis has been part of the room where Shortland Street’s characters come to life. Now, she’s at the helm of the “well‑oiled machine” that keeps makeup and hair running like clockwork from dawn to dusk.
Shortland Street Star's latest Play.
You'll know him as Dr Chris Warner from #ShortlandStreet, but actor Michael Galvin is also an award-winning playwright.
Huge and true: Rachel McKenna is back on Shortland Street
https://thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/21-02-2026/huge-and-true-rachel-mckenna-is-back-on-shortland-street
In both her real life and acting roles, Amelia Reid-Meredith is someone who likes to model the whole story of being a human with both hope and heartache, joy and grief, and everything in between.
Touchingly honest, the Kiwi actor, who played Shortland Street’s lovable receptionist Bella Durville, isn’t the type to shy away from things, including topics like grief that others may find uncomfortable. https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/celebrity/amelia-reid-meredith-heartbreak/ #ShortlandStreet
Te Kohe Tuhaka on learning to manage rejection.
From the valleys of Tūhoe to the bright lights of international screens, Te Kohe Tuhaka reflects on rejection, whakapapa, fatherhood, and the deep pull of Tangaroa, in this installment of Ko Wai Tēnei, a series series profiling inspirational Māori.
Acclaimed actor and producer Te Kohe Tuhaka has been gracing our screens for over two decades. He’s starred in several classics, including Chief of War, Vegas, Shortland Street, and The Dead Lands – just to name a few.
https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/19-02-2026/te-kohe-tuhaka-on-learning-to-manage-rejection
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