Television used to be our escape from the boring rituals of reality. Now what?

We track down the original 16 cast members of Shorty and find out where they are now.

Best of TimeOut 2017: Martin Henderson on returning to Shorty St - 22 years later.

What would you do if you met a potential partner called a "tickle monster"? Run and hide?

Real Housewife Lisa Oldfield is blunt about finding fame on reality TV: Don't do it.

Thicke was warned about his health three months before he died by a TV psychic.

13 Reasons Why may have inspired suicide attempts of two 13-year-old girls in Austria.

Lily McManus says the past few days have been like 'rubbing salt in the wound'.

The presenter of a popular French TV show is under fire after he made prank calls on air.

"Katy had all the leverage."

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New photos from the next season of Game of Thrones show some changes are in store.

Survivor's youngest contestant spent time in hospital and says she still suffers bad days.

Pop-culture community 'buzzing' as Armageddon prepares to invade the Bay of Plenty.

Blair Strang's mother was less-than-impressed when her son announced he was joining Shorty

It's the big talking point - will Zac Franich's sister accept his new girlfriend?

12 Questions: Blair Strang recalls one scene that had it all for his character Rangi.

Former NBC host Billy Bush has broken his silence on the infamous 'Access Hollywood' tape.

The Keepers looks at the disappearance and murder of Sister Cathy Cesnick.

Viarni took Zac home, but Lily is still the star of The Bachelor.

Zac and Viarni say they just want to do normal couple things now their secret is out.

The show's youngest competitor's condition deteriorated and a doctor was called.

Dennis Quaid will be former president George W. Bush in the new American Crime Story.

Just moments after being dumped by The Bachelor, runner-up Lily has spoken out.

They had a "spark" from the moment they met. Now, Viarni has been declared the winner.

Ngahuia Piripi plays nurse Esther Samuels on Shortland Street.

Shortland Street celebrates 25 years with a 90-minute special episode.

Acceptable language has evolved in Shortland Street's 25-year history.

Shorty stars reflect on their favourite on-screen memories from the show.

Shortland Street script producer tells Sarah Daniell it all starts with words.