Episodes
Monday, 16th February 2026
Chris Warner is forced to face the past when his lost love Rachel McKenna returns to Shortland Street.
Tuesday, 17th February 2026
The antics of the engagement party play out - who's hooked up? Who's going to regret it? And who's going to want more?
Wednesday, 18th February 2026
Is an unaware Chris walking into Rachel's trap? Nazar tries to push on without Monique.
Monday, 23rd February 2026
Cindy goes rogue on a wild hunt through the hospital. Emmett's backed into a corner as his tremors worsen.
Tuesday, 24th February 2026
A mass-casualty event at a summer music festival causes chaos at the hospital.
Wednesday, 25th February 2026
Libby plays detective over David's dodgy dealings. Sage and Emmett weigh up love.
Monday, 2nd March 2026
An avoidant Marty is forced to face his past. Rachel's reappearance places strain on Chris and Selina's relationship.
Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
New surgeon Izzy causes a stir at Shortland Street, while Sage struggles to keep it casual with Cody.
Wednesday, 4th March 2026
Phil stokes a rivalry when Izzy suggests a challenge. Marty's behaviour rings alarm bells for Maeve.
Monday, 9th March 2026
Phil and Izzy fight for a place in Dr Ropata's surgery, while Chris spars with Marianne.
Tuesday, 10th March 2026
Chris and Rachel's romantic history becomes hard to ignore. Tensions spike in ED as Emmett denies his deteriorating health.
Wednesday, 11th March 2026
Chris' past threatens Selina's future. A guilty Nazar recruits Cindy for a secret mission.
Monday, 16th March 2026
Maeve tries to mark a milestone, while Selina kicks off a crusade.
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
The jury is out for Poppy as Hendrix's trial result is announced. Nazar rages against the Shortland Street gossip machine.
Wednesday, 18th March 2026
Phil and Izzy settle in for the night shift, while Marty and Nazar saddle up for a big night.
Monday, 23rd March 2026
Drew McCaskill returns to Ferndale with grape expectations. A determined Libby sets her sights on fresh romantic prey.
Tuesday, 24th March 2026
Destabilised by his diagnosis, Emmett tries to prioritise family. Chris wades further into romantic turmoil.
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
Proximity to Drew forces Phil to wrestle with her feelings. David puts the pressure on Rachel to resolve their Warner problem.
Tuesday, 31st March 2026
Are Phil and Drew ready to take the plunge? With Emmett away from ED, Poppy prepares to step up.
Wednesday, 1st April 2026
Crane wastes no time making her presence known in ED. Phil's day off turns into a crash course in parenting.
Thursday, 2nd April 2026
Chris and Rachel dig their heels in over the new Plastics department. A high-octane incident stops Ash in his tracks.
Monday, 6th April 2026
Boyd gives Drew an ultimatum. Izzy frets that Nazar will discover her secret.
Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Rachel's up against the wall as David's deadline approaches. Libby throws a Marty Party.
Wednesday, 8th April 2026
Is Drew ready to choose? Cindy and Ash's dysfunction threatens to overrun ED.
Monday, 13th April 2026
Chris makes a power play to save face. Close quarters force Maeve and Crane into a corner.
Tuesday, 14th April 2026
Cindy goes behind Ash's back to crack the case. Maeve questions whether she's ready to move on.