After countless kisses, twists, calamities and cliffhangers, Shortland Street has been on air for more than 30 years. The soap opera juggernaut has provided a launch pad for dozens of Kiwi talents, on and off screen. This collection assembles some of the street's most dramatic and memorable moments — plus music, interviews, bloopers, and the very first episode, shot back in 1992. Shortland St actor-turned-director Angela Bloomfield writes about how the show has changed, and Mihi Murray backgrounds what it has achieved — and how it reflects New Zealand. Plus check out a sampling of memorable quotes about the show's birth and impact.