Michael Hurst

Batiatus is presented with a gladiatorial opportunity of a lifetime. Spartacus and Crixus must overcome their mutual hostility to fight as a team against a legendary and unbeaten opponent.

Batiatus breaks the news that Spartacus is to service the richest woman in Rome.

Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge.

Spartacus and his rebels train hard to keep their new sanctuary safe while Glaber’s forces are made stronger with the enlistment of some new deadly recruits. Lucretia and Ilithyia become…

The possible infiltration of a Roman spy causes tension to mount between Spartacus and his men. Crassus resurrects a long abandoned form of Roman punishment to teach his soldiers a…

Crassus learns that a fellow prominent Roman is attempting to steal the glory of defeating Spartacus. Spartacus aims to secure a bargaining chip he can use against the Romans.

Richard is captured by a Mord’Sith named Denna, who can manipulate any form of magic directed at her.

Richard and Kahlan rescue pregnant Dennee (Kahlan’s sister) from the D’Haran prison

Darken Rahl and his Mord’Sith interrupt Richard and Kahlan as they prepare to unleash the power of Orden, which would destroy the tyrant once and for all.

The quest for the Stone of Tears brings Richard, Kahlan, Zedd and Cara to a D’Haran prison, where the dead return from the underworld to prey on the living.

To protect the Seeker, Cara proposes a deadly covenant with the ruthless Darken Rahl; Zedd’s wayward brother strikes a deal with a dubious peddler of magic that might threaten Rahl’s…

While Zedd and his brother seek revenge for the murder of their father, a stranger steps into Richard’s life to send him on a collision course with Zedd.

When Zedd tries to save Cara who was re-broken by Darken Rahl, Richard, Kahlan and everyone else’s lives are changed dramatically.

Thanks to his drug-induced vision, Ash knows what to do with the Necronomicon. Pablo and Kelly notice something ominous. Ash promises to visit Lem, but Fisher shows up for an…

Ash, Pablo and Kelly, now joined by Fisher, arrive at the survivalist camp in the midst of chaos and must go to extreme measures to escape. Meanwhile, more is revealed…

George lands a scoop on the first day of his new job at the newspaper, but why is he under orders not to write about an eight year old mystery…

Alexa investigates a death at an upscale retirement village where a quiet life is the last thing residents want, and where her brother’s involvement with the victims feels too close…

When Alexa investigates the death of a young teacher at a tango club, it’s not clear who is leading whom in a dangerous dance to discover the truth.

Alexa investigates the death of a self-help guru and ends up in a cat-and-mouse game with the victim’s mysterious wife.

Harry asks Alexa to look into the case of his friend accused of murdering a survival expert.

Phillip’s response to Bart and Georgia’s shock revelation has left the family in disarray; Mikael discovers a death threat note aimed at Georgia; Bart and Georgia face death

Spurred on by journalist Jane Forbes, Sophia asks Phillip if he has Danny’s heart. Softened by his deep communication with Sophia, Phillip gives Bart his blessing to announce his engagement.

The war that has been simmering under the surface, between Rita and Wolf, bursts into fruition as Wolf takes matters into his own hands.

The Wests come together for Cheryl and Wolf’s wedding but the groom has cold feet, and the cops threaten to derail the nuptials.

Arlo two-times Lindsay and Poppy and suffers the fallout. George struggles in the parenting department and worries he’s causing Billy’s stress problem. Shay gets an unlikely visitor.

George and Katie test their new relationship with a winter camp. Arlo and Poppy grow closer while Shay struggles with Ike moving on and Big Mac has a grand tourist…

A grisly murder pits the gang against each other, Cheryl and Wolf are at each other’s throats over wedding venues, and Rita gives Ted an ultimatum

Rita finds comfort in the arms of someone else, Cheryl goes in search of her dream wedding dress, and Riana returns to stir up trouble for the Wests.

George gets an unlikely message from beyond the grave while Woody’s top secret divorce plan unravels. Meanwhile, Hannah has a challenge convincing Constable Tom she’d be a top cop.

Rita makes a deal with some devils, and Mike buckles when his personal and private lives collide.

Wolf plays with the big boys. Rita gets under Cheryl’s skin. A last minute change of plans may cost everything.

Guilt over Evan is tearing Rita and Wolf apart. McCarthy feels compromised by his lady’s past. A fateful meeting at the forbidden dairy leads to fireworks.

Wolf grows dissatisfied with his career, but it turns out that is the least of his problems. A sexy blast from Rita’s prison past arrives with dangerous intentions.

George struggles against the tide of Terry-mania sweeping Weld. The town prepares to open its first fine dining restaurant, but not everyone is invited. Shay’s art adventure has a very…

Jan’s pregnancy sparks a crisis between George and Fiona. Katie unwillingly gets Shay involved in an art scam. Arlo struggles with a long distance relationship.

George and Fiona put the heat on their new relationship with a dinner party. However, if they’re to survive as a couple, there are many dramas to overcome both in…

George and Fiona’s dalliance is headline news in Weld, while Robbie goes on the offensive to save Fiona, all culminating with a rumble in the main street.

The wives financially support their men, which doesn’t go down well and the Springbok tour divides the gang and the country.

Ted and the boys go hunting South Africans while Rita has a mess to sort out with her growing business and an explosive affair.

Rita’s ambitious career path for Wolf hits some bumps. Ngaire has a dangerous liaison and Bert and Falani take on the Springboks alongside the protestors.

Ted goes after a wad of South African cash. A crime close to home has the Wests joining forces with the police and neighbourhood watch.

Dave tries to surprise Cara, but she has a surprise of her own for him; Julia decides its time to derail a wedding.

Cara and Dave have had enough and decide to face off with Eugene; Dave feels lucky when he makes an amazing discovery.

Kyle discovers Dries’s body, but Aumea fears that he has dark intentions towards her.

Kyle returns to the island, but the Vaipiti family have a surprise in store.

A group of erstwhile members of the Brokenwood Golf Club, committee members no less, have gathered for their regular Wednesday morning round. They are playing their approaches to the first…

Dave and Cara face some facts about their generation gap. Jen wants in on the cougar action, while Phillip has a big surprise for Julia.

Cara meets Dave’s mother, but not for the first time. Julia finds that her child-minding skills need work.

Cara tries to fix a bromance break up while Dave incurs the wrath of Marion. Azza has serious girl trouble.

Why are Grandpa and Axl naked on the beach? Does Anders actually even have a conscience? And just what will it take for Mike to go to war?

A stag do with two stags leads Axl down the path to wisdom, while Ty finds that something that is forgotten isn’t necessarily gone.