Throng

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When drug addict Astrid (Andi Crown) comes into ED (Emergency Department), Hunter goes out of his way to help her. But it quickly becomes apparent he may have bitten off more than he can chew.

When a desperate Astrid comes into the hospital looking for clean needles, Hunter is surprised by ex-cop Tracey's (Sarah Thomson) hard line attitude with her.

Donoghue explains: "When Hunter sees the way Tracey deals with Astrid it really bugs him. She takes an incredibly unsympathetic approach with the addict, which Hunter can't relate to at all."

Challenging Tracey on the way she handles Astrid, Hunter remains perplexed by Tracey's unsympathetic outlook on drug addicts. Unable to forget about Astrid's sad case, Hunter decides to help her himself.

Monday 15 March

Hunter faces his nemesis.
Daniel creates havoc for Sarah.
Issac breaks all the rules.

Tuesday 16 March

Hunter misreads the signs.
Issac battles the establishment.
Daniel makes a play for stardom.

Wednesday 17 March

Yvonne, Ben and Gerald have a nasty brush with drama.
Scotty senses a glitch in the matrix.
Tania flirts with a lady-killer.

Thursday 18 March

Tania plays the player.
Ben gets a surprise promotion.
Scotty loses control in a moment of weakness.

Friday 19 March

Scotty dodges responsibility.
Ben gets a bigger part.
Daniel leads Maxwell into temptation.

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Yvonne Jeffries (Alison Quigan) suffers a crisis in confidence on Shortland Street this week, when she is mistaken for her partner Ben's (Shaun Edwards-Brown) mother. With renewed fear of being seen in public with Ben, sensible Yvonne is mortified. Will she be able to move past her inhibitions?

With many years between them, Yvonne and Ben's relationship has been scandalous from the start. But just when things seemed to be normalising for the couple, Yvonne's self-confidence takes a major knock, explains Quigan.

"Yvonne is extremely happy with Ben, and pleased that things are going so well between the two of them. So when she's mistaken for his mum, it really takes her by surprise."

Monday 8 March

Nicole makes a sacrifice for Maia.
Brooke and Sarah have a showdown.
Libby stops traffic.

Tuesday 9 March

Nicole battles with the ghost of Jay.
The hospital loses a nurse.
Libby’s new love is threatened by a family secret.

Wednesday 10 March

Tracey rubs it in Hunter’s face.
Libby makes her mind up.
Daniel risks his life defending Loren.

Thursday 11 March

Tracey gets in a tangle with several attractive me.
Rachel battles for control.
Maxwell goes out on a limb.

Friday 12 March

Maxwell fights for a new family.
Ben and Yvonne get bedazzled.
Hunter falls victim to a deadly attack.

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Feelings are questioned on Shortland Street this week, between Rachel McKenna (Angela Bloomfield) and Callum McKay (Peter Mochrie). Dr McKay has been an enormous support for Rachel this year, taking her under his wing when she needed it. But is there more to this relationship than meets the eye?

When Rachel confessed to Morgan's (Bonnie Soper) hit and run, most of Ferndale turned against her. If it weren't for Callum looking out for her, who knows what could have happened to her.

Angela Bloomfield says Rachel was in an incredibly vulnerable place. "She very easily could have succumbed to her alcoholism. Callum was really there for her though. She owes a lot to his friendship and support."

The tv guides say Shortland street is meant to finish at 7.30pm on Fridays. But last week it finished a few minutes after 7.30pm so I missed the start of America's next top model on tv3 at 7.30pm. Has tvnz got the right times?

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Shortland Street hosts the wedding of the year this week, when Sophie McKay (Kimberley Crossman) prepares to tie the knot with Kieran Mitchell (Adam Rickitt).

Sophie and Kieran's relationship has experienced its ups and downs, enduring widespread disapproval by many people in Ferndale, due mainly to the age gap and Kieran's dodgy reputation. As the wedding quickly approaches, it appears some people still hold the same view.

Adam Rickitt explains: "Sophie's brother Hunter (Lee Donoghue) is extremely vocal in his distaste for Kieran. Family means a lot to Sophie, so Hunter's lack of support is really upsetting for her, and seeing the love of his life in pain cuts Kieran very deeply."

But despite the hard times they've had, Sophie and Kieran feel certain they are truly meant for one another.