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Episode 1 & 2 (73min)

May 25, 2006
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

A bungled child sex slave case forces Police and Customs to work together.

Starring: Nicholas Coghlan as Danny Wilder, Zoe Naylor as Jane Durant, Mark Ruka as Zack Wiki, Stephen Hall as Ron Maddock

With: William Wallace as Tom Bowden, Kimberley Ooi as Tao Li, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder, Sean Duffy as Paul Grayson, Blair Strang as DS Sean Parkes

And: Yvonne Tan as Crystal Yo, Donna Pivac as Sal Jones, Daniel Sing as Terry Loo, Tim Raby as Guy Abbott, Trevor Sai Louie as Bobby Yo, Peter Daube as David Chambers, Jeremy Winer as Taxi Driver, Dianne Lamont as Mrs Baxter, Sean Button as Car Cleaner, Deon Netana as Monitor, Anna Hutchinson as Anja, Andy Sophocleous as Policeman, Robert Pollock as Roger Steele

Episode 3

June 01, 2006
Writer: Kirsten Warner
Director: John Laing

When a routine underwater vehicle recovery turns fatal, secrets are revealed that place the future of the task force in jeopardy. Jane takes it upon herself to investigate a mysterious disappearance while at the same time dealing with pending custody issues.

With: William Wallace as Tom Bowden, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Kimberley Ooi as Tao Li, Sean Duffy as Paul Grayson, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding

And: Donna Pivac as Sal Jones, Mike Oldershaw as Dive Supervisor, Ingrid Park as Helen Moore, Mark Williams as Kevin Simmons, Eryn Wilson as Paul Mossman, Tony Martin as Bus Driver, Richard Hanna as Richard Hanniford, Katherine Kennard as Maria Hanniford, Patrick Hales as Police Sergeant, Toni Potter as Cheryl Bowden, Brooke Peterson as Receptionist, Tim Beveridge as Steve Moore

Episode 4

June 08, 2006
Writer: Kirsten Warner
Director: John Laing

The task force turn their attention to locating the missing woman, the unexpected reason for her disappeance and why no one seems to have noticed. To solve the case, the Roughies must shake down some modern pirates. Jane becomes Tao's foster mother and receives some welcome support from Danny.

With: Nick Kemplen as Noel Bullerton, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Kimberley Ooi as Tao Li, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding

And: Tony Martin as Bus Driver, Ingrid Park as Helen Moore, Mark Williams as Kevin Simmons, Eryn Wilson as Paul Mossman, Richard Hanna as Richard Hanniford, Katherine Kennard as Maria Hanniford, Nikki Si’ulepa as Rental Office Manager, Donna Pivac as Sal Jones, Patrick Kuhtze as Bradbury, Tim Beveridge as Steve Moore, Jack as Dog

Episode 5

June 15, 2006
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: John Laing

Danny is upset when Ron makes Noel Bullerton a member of the task force on Jane's reccomendation. Jane and Danny are forced to put their differences aside when they take their girls on weekend away. The weekend takes a tragic turn when Jane responds to a distress call only to watch as a woman drowns after her boat sinks after capsizing. The recovery of the boat leads to a surprising discovery leading the Roughies to a poaching operation.

With: Nick Kemplen as Noel Bullerton, Kimberley Ooi as Tao Li, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder

And: Jack Hurst as Nick Hutton, Rebecca Mallitte as Cindy Hutton, Michael Dwyer as Mr Hutton, John Landreth as Marine Broker, Stephen Ure as Vic Donaldson, Patrick Wilson as Arthur Brownlie, Marty Waite as Night Fisherman, Dianne Lamont as Mrs Baxter, Adrian Keeling as Country Policeman

Episode 6

June 22, 2006
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

The attempt to get Tao permanent resident status fails and the case draws the attention of a private investigator working for David Chambers, a key figure in the child sex trafficking ring who is looking to take care of loose ends. Meanwhile, the task force investigates a bent Fisheries officer and take advantage of a battle between Ron and the accountants. Donna is crushed by the results of her fertility tests.

With: Nick Kemplen as Noel Bullerton, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Kimberley Ooi as Tao Li, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding

And: Scott Harding as Reporter, Tim Faville as Eastwood, Donna Pivac as Sal Jones, Yvonne Tan as Crystal Yo, Robert Pollock as Roger Steele, Peter Daube as David Chambers, Rod Lousich as Doug Johnson, Jason Fitch as Jarod Horan, Rob Cope as Carl Horan, Sally McCormick as Fertility Doctor

Episode 7

June 29, 2006
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

Ron rallies the troops to support Jane as they deal with the fallout from her actions in pursuit of David Chambers. Tao's testimony secures a conviction but at the cost of being returned to China.

With: Nick Kemplen as Noel Bullerton, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Kimberley Ooi as Tao Li, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder, Sean Duffy as Paul Grayson, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding, Blair Strang as DS Sean Parkes

And: Lorretta Dale as Nurse #1, Marie Thompson as Nurse #2, Diego Betanzo as Surgeon, Jason Fitch as Jarod Horan, Rob Cope as Carl Horan, Peter Daube as David Chambers, Sara Howie as Penny, Robert Pollock as Roger Steele, Shirley Eliott as Mrs Horan, Tim Schijf as Journalist, Donna Pivac as Sal Jones

Episode 2.01 (8)

July 07, 2006
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

Problems between Jane and Danny erupt when Danny’s old girlfriend — and one-time colleague — turns up on the run from police corruption in Melbourne. Jane’s attempts to help Chloe escape a known hitman backfire badly — and Jane finds herself in the line of fire.

Starring: Nicholas Coghlan as Danny Wilder, Zoe Naylor as Jane Durant, Mark Ruka as Zack Wiki, Caroline Craig as Chloe Meachen, Stephen Hall as Ron Maddock, Nick Kemplen as Noel Bullerton

With: Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder

And: Mark Clare as Hartley, Simon Ward as Garth Saunders, Stephen Butterworth as Economou, Andrew Robertt as Leo Sullivan, Jarrod Martin as Albert Talia, Campbell Rousselle as DS McKay, Ross Brannigan as Barry Shelby

Episode 2.02 (9)

December 07, 2007
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

In a move that will put him offside with the New Zealand Police, Danny breaks ranks with the Roughies to seek vengeance for Jane. The search takes Danny deep into the Melbourne underworld where he not only finds the hitman, but uncovers the truth about Chloe's involvement with the Melbourne drug squad.

With: Blair Strang as DS Sean Parkes, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Sean Duffy as Paul Grayson, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder, Alannah O'Sullivan as Celia Durant

And: Stephen Butterworth as Economou, Simon Ward as Garth Saunders, Mark Clare as Hartley, Andrew Robertt as Leo Sullivan, Ross Brannigan as Barry Shelby, Mark Ferguson as Harry Foley, Dan Cleary as Theodorou, Gina Varela as Sal, Stephen Brunton as Australian Doctor, John McKee as Dominic Talia, Vicky Houghton as Alexandra Talia, Katherine Kennard as News Presenter

Music: "The Ballad of Mad Ave" performed by The Boxcar Guitars

Episode 2.03 (10)

December 14, 2007
Writer: Kirsten Warner
Director: Chris Bailey

Police politics force Danny to give up on P labs in favour of shellfish smuggling up the coast. With Zack increasingly preoccupied with his domestic life, Danny’s unchecked thirst for revenge is in danger of putting the lives of his friends at risk.

With: Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder

And: Antonio Te Maioha as Robbo McVinnie, Ross Duncan as Lou McFadgeon, Sally McCormick as Fertility Specialist, Toi Iti as Johnny McVinnie, Geoff Allen as Storekeeper, Josh Thomson as Teina Banburry, Justin Curry as Tai Abrahams

Episode 2.04 (11)

December 21, 2007
Writer: Kirsten Warner
Director: Chris Bailey

Danny suspects sabotage in a sleepy fishing village, and believes locals are at the bottom of the coastal poaching ring. But the tide turns when an attempt is made on the life of one of the locals — and of the Roughies themselves.

With: Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder

And: Ross Duncan as Lou McFadgeon, Antonio Te Maioha as Robbo McVinnie, Toi Iti as Johnny McVinnie, Justin Curry as Tai Abrahams, Richard Adams as Dora Ann Mate, Sally McCormick as Fertility Specialist, Josh Thomson as Teina Banburry, Semu Filipo as Trooper #1, Mick Innes as Dora Ann Skipper

Episode 2.05 (12)

December 28, 2007
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

Chloe's god-son is at the centre of a drug investigation, his safety entrusted to her by the boy's auntie, but his unwillingness to trust the police leads to a fatal outcome. Zack and Donna begin their first round of IVF.©tzuk

With: Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding, Alannah O'Sullivan as Celia Durant

And: John Rawls as Kelvin Richards, Scott Cotter as Isaac Toleafoa, Goeretti Chadwick as Seli Toeafoa, Sally McCormick as Fertility Specialist, Josephine Davison as Jackie Sullivan, Andrew Robertt as Leo Sullivan, Jack Walley as Manny Sullivan

Episode 2.06 (13)

January 04, 2007
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

Chloe seeks revenge on Leo Sullivan and his family for the amphetamine-fuelled destruction that they have brought into her life. And while Maddock is demoted for some mishandled dentistry, Chloe finds that she and Jackie Sullivan have more in common than horse play.

With: Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Sean Duffy as Paul Grayson

And: Goeretti Chadwick as Seli Toeafoa, Andrew Robertt as Leo Sullivan, Josephine Davison as Jackie Sullivan, Grant McFarland as District Commander, Jack Walley as Manny Sullivan

Episode 2.07 (14)

January 11, 2007
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

Chloe goes undercover against Danny’s better judgement. Her plans start to go awry when Leo tries to get a piece of her action — and under increasing pressure from both sides, Chloe's plans backfire badly when personal issues cloud her judgement.

With: Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki

And: Andrew Robertt as Leo Sullivan, Jack Walley as Manny Sullivan, Josephine Davison as Jackie Sullivan, Brendan Wood as P Cook

Music: "Refuge" performed by Sara Kilonback & The Seven Sisters

Episode 2.08 (15)

January 18, 2007
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Peter Sharp

With Jane threatening to resign from the Roughies to return to Customs, the team is caught up in a sting involving a terrorist ship in the Auckland harbour. Because of her language skills, Jane is reluctantly dragged back into the Roughies plans — and discovers to her cost how far Danny was prepared to go for her. When Ron is shuffled off to the Diplomatic Protection Service, Parkes joins the squad and comes into conflict with Danny over his methods.

With: Blair Strang as Sean Parkes, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding, Alannah O'Sullivan as Celia Durant, Sean Duffy as Paul Grayson, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder

And: Seven Hendrix as Tony Krillich, Daniel Sing as Abang, Suzanne Lee as Margaret Daley, Adrian Kwan as Interpreter, Adriano Zabala as Hadi, Narain Michael as Ismal, Geraline Knox as Dr Lillian Kwan, Ross Buckingham as The Brute

Episode 2.09 (16)

January 25, 2007
Writer: Rod Johns
Director: Peter Sharp

With the city under siege from terrorist threats the Roughies are on a countdown to unravel a complex plan to reduce the CBD to rubble. But with new management and too many rules tying them down, their chances of success don’t look great.

Starring: Nicholas Coghlan as Danny Wilder, Zoe Naylor as Jane Durant, Mark Ruka as Zack Wiki, Nick Kemplen as Noel Bullerton, Stephen Hall as Ron Maddock

With: Blair Strang as Sean Parkes, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding, Alannah O'Sullivan as Celia Durant, Sean Duffy as Paul Grayson

And: Daniel Sing as Abang, Adriano Zabala as Hadi, Geraline Knox as Dr Lillian Kwan, John Paton as Lyall, Derek Good as Sgt Roberts

Episode 2.10 (17)

February 01, 2007
Writer: Kirsten Warner
Director: Peter Sharp

Jane is on the verge of quitting the Roughies — which leads to an authority clash when guns and ammunitions are found on board a visiting superyacht. And it gets worse when copies of sex tapes found on board are traced back to the Roughies. The strains finally take their toll on Jane and Danny’s relationship — driving her to a final decision about her future.

With: Blair Strang as Sean Parkes, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding

And: Tyler Jane Mitchel as Ricki Delores, Fasitua Amosa as Samson Leilua, Ross Girven as Ballantyne, Lucy Schmidt as Cass Levinger, Lucy Wigmore as Martine Crawford, Tom Kane as Barman

Music: "The C'mon" preformed by Sola Rosa, "What If" preformed by Sola Rosa

Episode 2.11 (18)

February 08, 2007
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

While Parkes tries to make his mark on the Roughies team by tying them even tighter in piles of red tape, Danny is enlisted by an old and dangerous friend to find the truth about the disposal of hazardous materials. She wants to know the truth about a death. And about the disappearance of her husband. And about the whereabouts of decomposing hazardous waste.

With: Blair Strang as Sean Parkes, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding, Olivia James-Baird as Sophie Wilder

And: Kama Brown as Val Hewson, Ben Baker as Colin Turk, Ray Woolf as Boof Hewson

Episode 2.12 (19)

February 15, 2007
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

A stake-out at a bigtime Poker game runs the Roughies into the world of porn importers, dodgy lawyers, snuff movies and a violent transsexual. While Parkes tries to cover the Commissioner’s arse, the Roughies team are in danger of being run right off the road.

With: Blair Strang as Sean Parkes, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding

And: Jonathon Hendry as Zarkis, Tim Raby as Guy Abbott, Nathan Turley as Young Hood #1, James Reti as Young Hood #2, Hori Ahipene as Martha Rosen, Jivan Mary Amoore as Mrs Zarkis, Marty Denniss as Rex Masters

Music: "Not Even as Dream" performed by Voom

Episode 2.13 (20)

February 22, 2007
Writer: Scott McJorrow
Director: Chris Bailey

On the trail of a psychopathic killer the Roughies are dragged through a web of deceit and deception by a lying lawyer and the politics of a department that cares more about its image than its front-line staff.

With: Blair Strang as Sean Parkes, Nicole Whippy as Donna Wiki, Sean Duffy as Paul Grayson, Roy Snow as Denis Fielding [uncredited]

And: Hori Ahipene as Martha Rosen, Jivan Mary Amoore as Mrs Zarkis, Tim Raby as Guy Abbott, Jonathon Hendry as Zarkis, Adam Burrell as Peter, Marty Denniss as Rex Masters