Get ready and get excited because New Zealand’s longest running drama is coming back to UK screens (after a 15-year break)! Dubbed the “Kiwi Neighbours”, this hit series saw After the Party’s Robyn Malcolm make her debut in the 90s and even Ed Sheeran has had a cameo!
Shortland Street has been revamped for 2025 with new characters, fresh storylines and heart-pounding drama which makes it THE perfect time to jump-in and start watching!

What is Shortland Street about?
The series focuses on the staff working at Shortland Street Hospital in the fictional Auckland suburb of Ferndale and follows all the challenges and drama they face day-to-day, both personally and professionally! You may think that working in a hospital and treating very ill patients is a lot but nothing compares to the complex personal lives of the staff!
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How can I watch Shortland Street?

You can stream it exclusively on STV Player (UK wide)! From Monday the 17th February, three new episodes will drop every Monday!
STV Player will be airing the brand new episodes in line with the New Zealand broadcast, so if you’ve got family or friends on the other side of the world, you can discuss alllll the drama in real time!
And if you’re loving the content recommendations, why not check-out all the other amazing dramas you can watch on STV Player!