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Damien Neilson
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' in 1998, by order of first appearance. Damien Neilson Damien Neilson was the identical younger brother of the villainous – Darryl (Mark Ferguson). Damien was created following the resignation of Angela Dotchin (who portrayed Kirsty Knight). Producers planned for Kirsty to leave the show with her true love and the obvious choices were Stuart ( Martin Henderson) or Darryl Neilson. There was however several issues, Henderson was busy and Ferguson's character had been killed off as the result of a contractual dispute. Ultimately, Ferguson was brought back to the show as the only unseen brother in the Neilson family unit. In 1993 Damien rang his mother Marj (Elizabeth McRae) and announced regret at not being able to attend father, Tom's (Adrian Keeling) funeral. In mid 1995 Marj informed Jenny (Maggie Harper) that she was not close to Damien as he was the third child, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area, covering . New Zealand is about east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the United Kingdom and Māori chiefs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NZ On Air
NZ On Air (NZOA; mi, Irirangi te Motu), formally the Broadcasting Commission, is an autonomous Crown entity and commission of the New Zealand Government responsible for funding support for broadcasting and creative works. The commission operates largely separate from government policy but must follow directions from the Minister of Broadcasting. NZOA is responsible for the funding of public broadcasting content across television, radio and other media platforms. It is also a major investor in New Zealand independent producers. NZ On Air is the operating name of the Broadcasting Commission formed in the Broadcasting Act 1989 alongside the Broadcasting Standards Authority, meant to encourage individuals to pay the historical Broadcasting Fee that funded public broadcasters. In 1999 the Broadcasting Fee was abolished, and NZOA now receives funding directing from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Activities NZ On Air's activities can be broken up into several areas: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan Crombie
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' in 1999, by order of first appearance. Natasha Heremaia Natasha "Tash" Heremaia (née Munroe) first appeared in a guest role in 1999. Tash was Rangi Heremaia's (Blair Strang) illegitimate daughter whom he looked after when her mother Terry (Pip Hall) proved unsuitable. However, Rangi bought the two a flat and Tash moved out. In 2001 Tash and Terry moved in with Rangi and Donna Heka (Stephanie Tauevihi) when their flat became rundown and she was devastated when Rangi was found dead. She and Terry moved out once again. 2 years later Terry dumped Tash on Donna's doorstep after she got into legal trouble. Tash refused to accept Donna and her partner Chris Warner ( Michael Galvin) but eventually was fostered by the two. Tash was manipulated by Dominic Thompson (Shane Cortese) into claiming Chris had molested her, splitting Donna and Chris up. Tash fell into a bad crowd and b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moira Crombie
Moira Dawn Cochrane (also Lafferty, previously Crombie) is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' who first appeared in 1997, portrayed by Geraldine Brophy. The character was axed in 2001 as part of a large cast cull and show revamp. Moira was the matriarch of the Crombie family unit, a working-class family consisting of husband Earl (Murray Keane), sons - Jordan (Cameron Smith), Blake (Jesse Peach) and Maddy (Joseph Greer) and daughter - Shelley (Natalie Dennis). The family often struggled to meet ends meet and ex convict - Moira was the receptionist at Shortland Street for 4 years. Moira's marriage to Earl was often strained and he was rarely home. Following his death from a drink driving accident, Moria ended up marrying past lover and criminal associate - Dean (Greg Johnson), with he and his daughter Erin Kingston (Emma Lahana) joining the family. Another member of the family unit arrived in 2000 in the shape of rapist - Eamon Dempsey (Neill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blair Strang
Blair Strang (born 15 March 1972) is a New Zealand Maori actor. He is most noted for playing ambulance driver Rangi Heremaia on New Zealand's longest-running soap opera, ''Shortland Street'', between 1995 and 2001 and Brian King on ''Nothing Trivial'' from 2011 to 2014. Early life Born to a Pākehā father of English descent and a Māori mother, he attended Saint Kentigern College, Pakuranga, where he was Head Prefect. Filmography * ''Falling Inn Love'' – Anaaki * ''Nothing Trivial'' – Brian King * '' Kaitangata Twitch'' – Sebastian Cardwell * ''Shortland Street'' – Rangi Heremaia * '' Go Girls'' – Joseph * '' Doves of War'' – Joe Matich * ''Orange Roughies'' – D.S. Sean Parkes * '' So You Wanna Be a Popstar?'' – a singer * ''Power Rangers S.P.D.'' – Bork (voice) * '' Maiden Voyage: Ocean Hijack'' – Enrique * ''Deceit'' – Karl * '' Mataku'' – Uncle Eru (Season 1 Episode 3: Going to War) * '' Best Bits'' – Himself * '' Happy Birthday 2 You'' – Para ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangi Heremaia
Rangi may refer to: Names * Rangi, the primal sky father in Māori mythology *Rangi Chase, New Zealand rugby league footballer *Rangi Mātāmua, New Zealand Māori astronomer and indigenous studies academic * Rangi Topeora (died 1865-1873?), New Zealand tribal leader, peacemaker and composer of waiata *Anaru Rangi (born 1988), New Zealand rugby union footballer * Tutekohi Rangi (1871–1956), New Zealand Māori tohunga and faith healer Fictional characters * Rangi, a character in the novel ''The Rise of Kyoshi'' and its sequel, ''The Shadow of Kyoshi'' Groups of people * Rangi (ethnic group), of Tanzania ** Rangi language, the language spoken by the Rangi people Other uses * ''Rangi'' (video game), a virtual reality adventure puzzle video game *Kue rangi Kue rangi or also called sagu rangi is an Indonesian coconut '' kue'' or traditional snack made of a coconut and starch-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is one of the traditional Betawi snack of Jakart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Tauevihi
Stephanie Ann Tauevihi is a New Zealand songwriter, singer and actress, known for her work as the fictional character, Donna Heka, in the New Zealand television series ''Shortland Street''. She also played a Real estate Agent in one episode of short-lived NZ program '' Rude Awakenings''. She has provided songs and vocals for New Zealand band Strawpeople. Career Tauevihi began her career on radio station Mai FM, and entered television as a presenter for the youth television show ''Infocus''. She has sung with and provided vocals for band Strawpeople, for which work she received a 1995 nomination for 'Best Female Vocalist' at the New Zealand Music Awards. Stephanie appeared on The Masked Singer NZ as a " Pavlova", a type of New Zealand dessert. Stephanie was eliminated in the semifinal. Activism As a health promoter for 'Waiora Healthcare PHO' in West Auckland, she is active in efforts to address addiction to drugs and alcohol in New Zealand, and supports the organization 'Be Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Heka
Donna Heka (also Bennett) is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'', who was portrayed by Stephanie Tauevihi from 1997 to mid-2004 and again for a two episode stint in December 2004. Donna arrived in 1997 as a potential love interest for established character Rangi Heremaia ( Blair Strang). What followed, became one of ''Shortland Streets most iconic storylines, with the happy couple discovering they were, in fact, related. The story arc carried on for 2 years when the two realised they were not related and married on the show's 2000th episode. Despite Rangi being killed off, Donna continued on the show and soon became one of the show's longest running characters. Storylines for Donna included being framed for murder, suffering a mental breakdown and kidnapping a baby, helping clear Victor (Calvin Tuteao) of murder and becoming Chris Warner's (Michael Galvin) mistress. The character departed in mid-2004 before returning in a two episode stint on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shelley Crombie
Shortland Street is a New Zealand soap opera that has been broadcast on TV2 since May 25, 1992. The show centers on the title hospital and its staff and their families. The following characters currently appear in the soap opera. Characters whom have been portrayed by more than one actor, are listed, with the most recent actor at the top of the list. Main characters Recurring characters Lists of characters by year of introduction * 1992 * 1993 * 1994 * 1995 * 1996 * 1997 * 1998 * 1999 * 2000 * 2001 * 2002 * 2003 * 2004 * 2005 * 2006 * 2007 * 2008 * 2009 * 2010 * 2011 * 2012 * 2013 * 2014 * 2015 * 2016 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2020 * 2021 * 2022 * 2023 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Shortland Street characters Shortland Street characters Shortland Street is a New Zealand soap opera that has been broadcast on TV2 since May 25, 1992. The show centers on the title hospital and its staff and their families. The following characters currently appear in the soap opera. Character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damien Neilson
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' in 1998, by order of first appearance. Damien Neilson Damien Neilson was the identical younger brother of the villainous – Darryl (Mark Ferguson). Damien was created following the resignation of Angela Dotchin (who portrayed Kirsty Knight). Producers planned for Kirsty to leave the show with her true love and the obvious choices were Stuart ( Martin Henderson) or Darryl Neilson. There was however several issues, Henderson was busy and Ferguson's character had been killed off as the result of a contractual dispute. Ultimately, Ferguson was brought back to the show as the only unseen brother in the Neilson family unit. In 1993 Damien rang his mother Marj (Elizabeth McRae) and announced regret at not being able to attend father, Tom's (Adrian Keeling) funeral. In mid 1995 Marj informed Jenny (Maggie Harper) that she was not close to Damien as he was the third child, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caleb Ross
Caleb Ross (born 10 December 1981) is a New Zealand film and television actor best known for his role as Lex in the cult science fiction television series '' The Tribe''. In 1998, he played Logan Patterson on ''Shortland Street''. Throughout the years, he has appeared in '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'', ''Mercy Peak'' and '' Revelations - The Initial Journey''. Biography Ross was one of 8 children born in Whangārei, New Zealand. He became interested in acting after watching ''Les Misérables'' and, at the age of 9, he began performing in musical theatre in his hometown. As part of the Whangarei Amateur Opera and Dramatics Society, he participated in stage productions of ''Godspell'', '' Jesus Christ Superstar'', '' Evita'' and ''Peter Pan''. His father helped him get an agent shortly afterward and he made his acting debut, in an uncredited role, in the 1994 short film ''Avondale Dogs''. He also appeared in a commercial for McDonald's. He soon a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wellington
Wellington ( mi, Te Whanganui-a-Tara or ) is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the second-largest city in New Zealand by metro area, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed. Legends recount that Kupe discovered and explored the region in about the 10th century, with initial settlement by Māori iwi such as Rangitāne and Muaūpoko. The disruptions of the Musket Wars led to them being overwhelmed by northern iwi such as Te Āti Awa by the early 19th century. Wellington's current form was originally designed by Captain William Mein Smith, the first Surveyor General for Edward Wakefield's New Zealand Company, in 1840. The Wellington urban area, which only includes urbanised ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
