NICK HARRISON

Played by Karl Burnett, 1992 to 2005, 2017 His stint as the longest-running continuous character on Shorty saw Nick evolve from rebellious teen to doting dad and hospital 2IC. He once changed his name to Slash, temporarily lost his sight after a fireworks accident and married Rachel as a protest against student loans, but it was Waverley Wilson who was the woman of his dreams. The pair wed in 2002 and moved to Taranaki, but they’re back for the 25th anniversary.