Shortland Street - 2002 Christmas cliffhanger (Rachel's car crash)

Shortland Street’s Christmas cliffhangers are renowned for packing in the drama. This excerpt from the 2002 final features a dramatic break up between Toni and Adam. Shannon announces an unexpected pregnancy, and Waverley has a breast cancer scare. Rachel’s broken relationship with Chris hits a new low when she gets into a serious crash while she driving drunk to his house. Meanwhile, prisoner Kurt manages to escape from his hospital bed and stabs Adam, leaving him bleeding out in a deserted hallway while everyone else is distracted at the staff Christmas party.  

I've just received your mammogram result — take a seat.

– Doctor Ho (Daniel Sing) to Waverley (Claire Chitham)

Key Cast & Crew

Leighton Cardno

As: Adam Heywood

Michael Galvin

As: Chris Warner

Amber Curreen

As: Shannon Te Ngaru

Claire Chitham

As: Waverley Harrison

Angela Bloomfield

As: Rachel McKenna

Gordon Hatfield

As: Kurt Matakuare