Jackson's Wharf

Ben Jackson, the small town guy made good, arrives back in Jackson's Wharf with his family in tow following the death of his father.

His brother Frank, the local cop, seems resentful of Ben's return home, while Frank's wife Mahina has reasons of her own for not wanting Ben in town.

Ben settles into running the pub, but is escaping the city as easy as he thought? Lucy is rescued by local bad boy Zane.

Natalie tries to make a move on Jesse with disastrous results. Calvin has a serious crush on Larissa, but she has worries of her own.

A new couple come to Jackson's Wharf wanting to make a fresh start. Mahina and Ben try to help, but Frank has different views.

Ben spurs the rugby team on while Ronnie drowns his sorrows, Ben gives newcomer Greg a chance, but Frank pushes the matter.

Mahina and Ben discover the truth about Greg and Tanya and Jesse tries to get back in his teacher's good books.

Lucy invites Serena to dinner, and Jesse is stunned by his teacher's proposition, a small death leads Maggie to a big decision.

A dog hunt leads to a strange discoverythe Naked Guy arrives in Jackson's Wharf, Charlie makes a new friend, Jesse and Serena break all the rules.

The Naked Guy's secret is revealed, Ben proves that romance is not dead, Jesse finds a good reason to walk the dog.

Ben gives Zane his big break, Lucy worries about Jesse's strange mood swings, Zane uses Larissa and she turns to Calvin in despair.

Calvin prepares for fatherhood, Mahina worries about Jesse and Serena's extra-curricular activities, Zane sees the dangerous side of Calvin.

A dog hunt leads to a strange discoverythe Naked Guy arrives in Jackson's Wharf, Charlie makes a new friend, Jesse and Serena break all the rules.

Ben and Frank worry about Larissa's relationship with their father, how will Calvin react to Larissa's revelation? A happy reunion for Maggie.

Frank's attempts to come between Calvin and Larissa backfires, Ben worries about Lucy and Zane relationship, Natalie's party goes horribly wrong.

Frank investigates a mysterious death, but does Calvin know more than he's letting on? Natalie tries to cover her tracks while Ben warns her.

Calvin and Larissa have hopes to purchase Maggie's house but are short on money. Ronnie makes Larissa an offer that, unleashes secrets from the past.

Calvin is gutted to hear about Larissa's relationship with his father, Ben and Frank force Ronnie to reveal his secret.

Calvin confronts Zane about Larissa's pregnancy, Chantelle asks Jesse if she can spend the night, Maggie has more than just wedding nerves.

Brian learns of Maggie and Abby's secret past, Frank endeavors to get Maggie to the church on time, Chantelle makes Jesse a dangerous offer.

Mason investigates cash cropping in Jackson's Wharf. Lucy defends Zane but is he as innocent as he claims? Ben agrees to Kath's matchmaking attempts.

Mahina is horrified to learn of Ben's date, but not as horrified as Jesse, a frightening incident brings Ben and Mahina closer together.

Maggie tries to mend bridges with Brian, but he's got bigger things to prove. Calvin and Larissa take a big gamble with her inheritance.

Ben learns the truth about Kim and her horse, Ben's liaison with Serena is interrupted by a stoned Jesse.

Mahina and Ben fight to save the town from financial ruin, Frank worries about violence in the town. Ben learns the truth about Jesse and Serena.

Abandoned by Ben, Mahina struggles to save the fish factory from closure; Frank plays chicken with Mahina's nephew with tragic results.

The rugby team's victory prompts some male bonding, Natalie's excitement over her mother's arrival for her birthday puts Mahina's nose out of joint.

Mason's safety rests in Frank's hands; Natalie's elation over her Mum's visit soon turns to devastation; The rugby boys learn a new dance.

Mahina suspects Frank is having an affair with his ex, Jesse and Shayne are on the receiving end of homophobic jibes.

Mason knows the truth about Frank's affair; Shayne refuses to identify his attacker and Ronnie gives Kath's new dating agency a go.

Lucy gets in a situation with a sleaze while away from home; Ben tells Mahina about Frank's affair; Ronnie's inundated by women wanting a date.

Mahina is devastated when she learns the truth about Frank's affair and Lucy and Chantelle make a narrow escape from creepy Craig.

Larissa is shattered by her scan results; Mahina feels humiliated by Frank's affair; wee Charlie and Aroha wonder if Frank's ever coming home.

Calvin can't cope with Larissa's plans for terminating her pregnancy and lashes out and drunk Frank tries to reconcile with Mahina.

Aroha's real dad returns after being released from prison and Lucy is cool with Zane who admits he's been comforting Larissa.

Calvin can't cope with the breakup and takes to the bottle; Danny and Frank fight for Aroha; Mason revisits the evidence of Danny's murder trial.

Ben and Frank both open their hearts to Mahina; Frank gets off an official police complaint - much to Mason's disgust.

Frank finds a drunk and depressed Calvin crashed in a ditch. Mahina gives her marriage another chance, much to Ben's dismay.

Ronnie is furious when he catches Calvin using his new boat to poach business, but lack of customers drives Calvin to drink with disastrous results.

Prue accepts Ronnie's proposal, but Kath is dubious about Prue's motives;When Charlie gets ill, Ben sees a chance to catch up with Dr Elspeth Scott.

Policing a dance party stretches Frank and Mason - especially when it's discovered potentially lethal drugs have been stolen from the vet surgery.

Chantelle is missing and a search party gets underway. Frank fears the worst when Calvin confesses they took drugs at the dance party.

Zane is questioned in connection with Chantelle's disappearance. Zane confronts Lucy about talking to the cops.

Frank finds leads on missing Chantelle, but does Calvin know more than he's letting on? Elisabeth spends the night with Ben.

Calvin makes a confession about the night Chantelle went missing. Ben senses tension between Lucy and Elisabeth. A strike looms at the fish factory.

Detective Senior Sergeant Christine Walsh from CIB takes control of the Chantelle Judd investigation and quickly finds holes in Frank's inquiries.

Frank tries to protect Calvin by putting the murder investigation back on Zane; Lucy tells Frank about Chantelle trashing Craig Royal's cabin.

The pressure of the inquiry is too much for Calvin. Prue has psychic feelings about Chantelle's disappearance. Zane and Calvin come to blows.

Frank is shocked to learn of Calvin's murder confession. Ronnie takes the law into his own hands and spies on Chantelle's Dad.

Natalie's Christian conversion leads to new clues about Chantelle's disappearance. Calvin struggles to cope with life behind bars.

Romance abounds at Ronnie and Prue's wedding; Mahina confesses her love to Ben, while Frank's police inquiries lead to a devastating discovery about his wife and his brother; Larissa fears for Calvin's safety in prison; and Natalie invites her family to her baptism.