Big city lawyer Ben Jackson, the small town guy made good, arrives back in Jacksons Wharf with his family in tow following the death of his father. His brother Frank, the local cop, seems resentful of his return home, while Frank's wife Mahina has reasons of her own for not wanting Ben back in town.

Ben learns Jesse has been expelled from school for hitting a teacher. Larissa confesses to Betty the truth about Calder's death. Brian and Maggie are the targets of a home invasion. Ben decides his family will stay on in Jackson's Wharf.

Ben settles into running the pub, but is escaping the city as easy as he thought? Ben's colleague arrives from the city hoping lure him back to his real job. Larissa organises a 21st bash for Zane at the pub but Frank tries to make trouble. Natalie sets her sights on Jesse.

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. Frank pretends he has no problem with Ben — deciding that revenge is a dish best eaten cold.

A new couple come to Jacksons Wharf wanting to make a fresh start. Mahina and Ben try to help, but Frank has different views and embarks on a campaign to run them out of town. Kath puts Ronnie, the rugby coach, out to pasture; and Jesse finds his first day at school more appealing than he had predicted.

Ben spurs the rugby team on while Ronnie drowns his sorrows. Ben gives newcomer Greg a chance, but Frank pushes the matter. Jesse finds his new teacher Serena has more to teach after school.

Greg proposes to Tanya with a ring he found while renovating one of the rooms in the hotel. Jesse tries to get back in his teacher's good books. Charlie and Aroha get a life lesson about chickens when their trick on Natalie backfires with tragic consequences. Mahina and Ben discover the truth about Greg and Tanya.

Lucy invites Serena to dinner, and Jesse is stunned by his teacher's proposition. A small death leads Maggie to a big decision. Frank pushes Greg over the edge.

An armed posse sets out to deal with a sheep-killing stray dog but the hunt leads to a strange discovery. Charlie makes a new friend and the Naked Guy arrives in Jacksons Wharf. Serena moves out of the hotel and breaks all the rules with Jessie. Ben gets double-booked for speaking engagements.

The Naked Guy's identity is uncovered. Jesse finds a good reason to walk the dog. Kath supports an old rival in a time of need. Brian and Maggie announce their engagement.

The rugby team celebrate not losing their match. Lucy becomes concerned about Jesse's strange mood swings. Zane and Larissa reconcile for a moment and afterward she turns to Calvin in despair. Ben gives Zane his big break and takes him under his wing to give him extra rugby coaching. Mason tries to catch a shellfish poacher.

Calvin prepares for fatherhood. Ben arranges for a scout to watch Zane play. Zane sees the dangerous side of Calvin. Mahina worries about Jesse and Serena's extra-curricular activities.

With wedding plans progressing, Brian wants to sell his bull to pay debts. The pressure of illicit love weighs heavy on Serena who wants some space from Jesse. To hide their affair, Jesse admits to Mahina he has feelings for his teacher and asks out Chantelle Judd. It's all too much for Serena who calls things off. Lucy plays nurse to Zane at the hotel after he's released from hospital. Something is killing the livestock on an organic farm.

Lucy plays nurse to Zane at the hotel after he's released from hospital. Brian accuses his neighbour of trying to ruin him by covering up an outbreak but Maggie refuses to take sides. Jesse takes out his frustrations on Natalie and Chantelle before admitting everything to Mahina. She agrees to keep his affair with Serena a secret if he agrees to stay in school. Overwhelmed by the size of the debt Calder left Brian, Maggie calls for a family meeting to discuss the farm. Frank tries to come between Larissa and Calvin, but it backfires.

Natalie has a party at her place while Frank goes fishing and Mahina does parent interviews at school. Larissa moves in with Calvin causing him strife with Frank. Ben worries about Lucy and Zane's relationship. Natalie's party takes a bad turn and Calvin goes missing when his dingy runs out of petrol.

Calvin makes his way to shore after recovering from the water the body of a local who has been missing for a week. Frank investigates the mysterious death, but does Calvin know more than he's letting on? Natalie tries to cover her tracks when she discovers items missing from her house after the party. Lucy recruits Zane to recover the items. Ben lays down some ground rules for Jesse and Lucy and gives Zane a very clear warning.

Calvin and Larissa have hopes to purchase Maggie's house but are short on money. Ronnie makes Larissa an offer that, when revealed, unleashes a wave of secrets from the past. Maggie is forced to make wedding plans, which include finding a dress. Frank tells Ben the truth about their father's death. Calvin learns the truth about Larissa's past.

Ben and Frank force Ronnie to reveal his secret. An executive for the fishery arrives. She's an old friend of Maggie and provides a welcome reunion but throws the future of Jacksons Wharf into doubt. Ben and Frank worry about Larissa's relationship with their father. Could she be Calder's daughter? Frank uncovers the true extent of his father's financial misdealings and the large debt owed to Larissa. Calvin is gutted to hear about Larissa's relationship with his father but learning that Zane is the father of her baby is too much for him to take.

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

Frank endeavors to get Maggie to the church on time. Brian calls off the wedding after learning of Maggie and Abby's secret past. Abby gives Mahina confidential information to help her fight the closure of the fishery. Chantelle makes Jesse a dangerous offer. Calvin asks Larissa to take him back.

Mason investigates cash cropping in Jacksons Wharf. Lucy defends Zane but is he as innocent as he claims? Ben agrees to Kath's matchmaking attempts. Mahina searches for a business plan to save the fishery.

A frightening armed robbery at the pub brings Ben and Mahina closer together. Frank accuses Zane of an armed robbery, but Lucy is his willing alibi. Jesse is horrified to learn his father is dating Serena.

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. While Kath tries to push Serena and Ben together, Mahina tries to dissuade Ben from pursuing the relationship. Mason lashes out at Natalie after he is sexually harassed on the job.

Brian learns the truth about Kim and her horse. Ben's liaison with Serena is interrupted by a stoned Jesse. Will Mason succumb to Natalie's plans for the Blue Light Disco?

Mahina and Ben fight to save the town from financial ruin. Frank worries about escalating violence in the town. Ben is furious after learning the truth about Serena and Jesse.