As ambulance officer Rangi Heremaia, Blair Strang has been central to some of Shortland Street's most unforgettable storylines. His six-year stint on the series featured a long-running relationship with his sister (the pair were later revealed not to be related), and saw him survive a stabbing, two motor accidents and temporary paralysis, before being murdered by the husband of his mistress.
Here he speaks about quitting law school for a three-month contract on the show, and dealing with public reaction to his character's exploits.
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