{"id":558207,"date":"2026-08-04T00:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T00:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/558207\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T00:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T00:06:11","slug":"shortland-streets-shot-in-the-arm-more-episodes-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/558207\/","title":{"rendered":"Shortland Street\u2019s shot in the arm: More episodes in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shortland Street has received a shot in the arm with confirmation the medical soap is expanding to four nights a week.<\/p>\n

Now in its 35th year, the show will return in 2027 and increase from its current three nights a week thanks to funding confirmed today by NZ On Air, together with the Screen Production Rebate.<\/p>\n

The four weekly episodes begin in February 2027, screening on TVNZ 2 and streaming on TVNZ+.<\/p>\n

Other TVNZ shows to receive funding include Country Calendar<\/a>, which marked its 60th anniversary this year, Celebrity Treasure Island<\/a> and My Family Mystery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TVNZ said Shortland Street remained one of the country\u2019s \u201cmost recognisable and loved\u201d programmes. Expanding to four nights a week, delivered with a reduced request for public funding, reflected the strength of the show\u2019s commercial momentum and enduring audience loyalty.<\/p>\n

TVNZ Chief News and Content Officer Nadia Tolich said NZ on Air\u2019s continued support helped keep the popular series on screens.<\/p>\n

\"Angela<\/p>\n

Angela Bloomfield returned as Shortland Street’s Rachel McKenna this year. (Source: TVNZ)<\/p>\n

\u201cAudiences have a long\u2011standing connection with Shortland Street, and we\u2019re excited to bring the much-loved drama back in 2027 with an expanded four\u2011night\u2011a\u2011week schedule that reflects both its significance within our content slate and its popularity with viewers.\u201d<\/p>\n

South Pacific Pictures produces Shortland Street and its chief executive Kelly Martin said the company was \u201cimmensely proud\u201d of the show\u2019s continuing legacy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis last season has seen both cast and crew deliver some of their best work, and NZ audiences are enjoying the ride. Returning to four nights a week is something we\u2019re all delighted about, and we look forward to continuing to entertain and delight New Zealanders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shortland Street first debuted in 1992, initially screening five nights a week. This was reduced to three nights a week<\/a> in 2025. <\/p>\n

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