List of Shortland Street characters (2013)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street in 2014, by order of first appearance.

Honour Aleni

Honour Aleni first appeared in February 2014, portrayed by Sophie McIntosh.^[1] Toby (Robert Evison) quickly grew a crush on Honour but it was clear she was infatuated with his best friend Kane (KJ Apa). However due to her heavily religious father Sam (Rene Naufahu), Honour was reluctant to date but eventually talked round Kane, only to be cyber bullied by a jealous Harry Warner (Reid Walker). Honour departed Ferndale after being attacked by the deranged Brett Franklin (Matt Dwyer) but returned several months later when she moved into Ula's (Frankie Adams) flat and began to date Kane once again.

Jack Hannah

Jack Hannah first appeared in early 2014 as a minor character, before becoming a member of the core cast.^[2] Jack was the captain of the Ferndale High rugby squad and quickly became friends with new student Kane Jenkins (KJ Apa) but fell out with his friend Toby Reynolds (Robert Evison). Jack supported Kane through his depression but it soon became clear it was more than friendship when Jack tried to kiss Kane and the two fell out. Jack began to bully Kane but ultimately the two reconciled and Jack came out as gay to his friends and family.

Garrett Whitley

Dr.Garrett Whitley first appeared in May 2014 portrayed by Spencer Falls.^[3] He is the brother of E.D. Doctor, Harper Whitley. Garrett arrives when he is brought into E.D suffering from the effects of synthetic cannabis, Harper agrees to treat him in her exam room, Garrett when worries that any admission of drug use on his medical record would affect his career. TK Samuels tracks them down and tried to bring them back but Harper pleaded him to turn a blind eye he reluctantly agrees. Harper then offers Garrett a place to stay with her and girlfriend Nicole Miller and Vinnie Kruse. Garrett initially falls for Ula Levi and the two are together before they break up because Jared Afeaki, Ula's ex-boyfriend has come back for her. Garrett moves on and sparks a relationship with Kylie but when Ula confesses to Jared that she no longer loves him but loves Garrett he leaves to go to Afghanistan and Ula goes behind Kylie's back and sees Garrett. When Kylie finds out she becomes enraged but gathers the fact that Ula and Garrett are still in love with one another and Kylie gets over her break-up.

Effie Sommers

Effie Sommers was a nurse at Shortland Street Hospital and was the recurring love interest of E.D House surgeon Garrett Whitley. Effie and Garrett date briefly but Garrett soon began a relationship with Ula Levi instead. Effie later caught a mystery illness from a patient and died as a result.

Michael Hampton-Rees

Michael Hampton-Rees first appeared in late May 2014.^[4] After previously being used as a plot-device and being referenced for years. In 2005 Vinnie Kruse (Pua Magasiva) impregnated British tourist Jemima Hampton (Liesha Ward-Knox) after a brief fling. The two departed in 2006 after they decided to bring up their child in the United Kingdom. In 2011 Vinnie returned to New Zealand having been dumped by Jemima and refused contact with his son. Vinnie made contact with Michael in 2014, resulting in Jemima bringing him for a visit. Michael struggled with the presence of Vinnie's lover Nicole (Sally Martin) in his life but ultimately ended up accepting her. Late in the year, he and Jemima moved to Ferndale to live permanently.

Ava Eriksson

Dr. Ava Eriksson first appeared in early July, portrayed by Siobhan Marshall. Ava is a Doctor of Appearance Medicine. She scored a job at the McKenna House thanks to Brooke Freeman and hired Brooke as her PR representative. Two weeks after she arrived, she started an affair with Brooke's husband, Boyd Rolleston. She was the creator of the lethal drug, Extract 7, which killed 5 people including NurseEffie Sommers and Sarah Potts and infected 3 other people including CEO Rachel McKenna who survived thanks to Sarah who came up with the cure before she passed away. She was going to travel overseas with Boyd in tow, but Boyd changed his mind, lured Ava to The I.V, called the cops and got her arrested.

Steve Whitley

Steve Whitley first appeared in early July. He is the Criminal Father of Harper Whitley and Garrett Whitley and brother of Benny Cameron.

Nev Carlson

Nev Carlson first appeared in early August as the love interest of Leanne Miller (Jennifer Ludlam). Nev and Leanne met at 'The IV' bar and hit it off, starting a relationship soon after despite Leanne's daughter Nicole's (Sally Martin) reservations. Leanne began to notice odd behaviour in Nev and picked out lies, resulting in his confession he had previously been married 5 times. The couple recovered from the revelation but Nev ultimately ended up leaving her for one of his former wives.

Marnie Dougan

Marnie Dougan portrayed by Hannah Gould, first appeared in late August. Marnie was the midwife of a young mother but underwent an extreme bout of food poisoning, resulting in teenager Evan Cooper (Tyler Read) helping with the birth of the woman's baby. In the aftermath of the birth, Evan and Marnie became close and fell in love despite Marnie being married. After several break ups and pressure from Evan's parents, the two decided to run away together. However Marnie decided to give her marriage another go and Evan ended up leaving on a yacht. Marnie reappeared several months later when she appeared under her pretense of midwife, helping with the birth of Nicole Miller's (Sally Martin) son.

Lucy Rickman

Lucy Rickman first appeared in late August as a mysterious stranger who seemed to have an obsession with Shortland Street CEO, Rachel McKenna. When she first arrived she broke into Rachel's house and went though her possessions including photos and her Wedding Album. It's revealed that Rachel had an affair with her father, Glenn Rickman, back in 2004. Rachel later feels sorry for her to where she asks Lucy to stay at the Warner Mansion after Lucy is evicted from her apartment, resulting in the pair become very good friends. During her time working as a nurse at Shortland Street Lucy becomes friends with Bella Cooper and ends up falling in love with Bella's fiance; Dallas. When she finishes her shift one day at work, Dallas kisses Lucy and it later leads to the breakup of Dallas and Bella's engagement.

Trinity Kwan

Trinity Margot Kwan first appeared when she was born onscreen in October 2014. Following a head injury in late 2013, Chris Warner (Michael Galvin) decided to have another child and recruited Grace Kwan (Lynette Forday) to mother it. Once Grace became pregnant, she fell in love with Chris but to protect his wife Rachel (Angela Bloomfield), she decided to flee the country. Grace's best friend Brooke (Beth Allen) pretended she had suffered a miscarriage while Grace moved to Australia. Chris later discovered the truth but kept it from Rachel. In October, Grace ended up giving birth to her daughter while visiting Fiji and she and Chris named her Trinity.

Clementine Dean

Clementine Dean first appeared in November 2014, portrayed by Karima Madut. Clementine was quick to become friends with Honour Aleni but when Clementine takes Ula's jacket to appear more dressed up, Honour worries she's a bad influence.

Pania Stevens

Dr. Pania Stevens first appeared in December 2014, portrayed by Bree Peters. Pania is the wife of TK's best friend, Caleb. After her husband, Caleb, left to Afghanistan as a Medical Officer, Pania was persuaded to stay in Ferndale by TK. She is very protective of TK. She made Lucy stay away from TK after Lucy and TK had a fling. She now works at Shortland Street as a Locum.

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