284:) and his attempts at taking over the hospital. He would often go behind his family's backs and either try to buy out the hospital or indulge in numerous affairs. Bruce's wish was finally granted in 1995 when Michael retired; however, only after signing the ownership deal of the hospital did Bruce realize Michael had the last laugh as Bruce was barred from holding any managerial positions, only being a silent partner.
331:) as a staff member in an attempt to discredit Michael's leadership. At conflict with Chris over his dismissal of the Warner family dynasty, their relationship was often strained. Sitting on the clinic board, Bruce bought out shareholdings to try take over the business to no success. Shortly after he invested significant money into a new private ward and carried out a union vote to force himself in as
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was cast in the sporadic role of Bruce. Blackburn struggled with the writers consistently throughout his stints for what he saw an unnecessary antagonism in the character of Bruce. He found Bruce unrealistically "abrasive" and hugely impolite. The character was eventually killed off following a stint
414:) found filming Bruce's final storyline that saw his health deteriorate, difficult, as his own father was going through a similar experience. He later recounted this as one of his worst moments on the soap.
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Bruce's arrogant persona alongside his constant womanizing, had a severe effect on both of his sons with Chris becoming the mirror image of his father and
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115:Gavin Strawhan (1995)
77:First appearance
1213:Fictional physicians
299:Creation and casting
111:Brian Lenanne (1993)
85:Last appearance
29:Soap opera character
1028:Original characters
847:Vinnie Kruse-Miller
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155:Lady Margot Warner
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103:Introduced by
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496:. 23 April 2012.
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440:. Retrieved
438:. March 2007
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205:James Warner
202:Harry Warner
166:Chris Warner
157:(until 1995)
146:the Warner's
80:12 June 1992
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1007:Sass Warner
982:Finn Warner
937:Hone Ropata
917:Sarah Potts
902:Tom Neilson
887:Steve Mills
832:Victor Kahu
777:Tama Hudson
757:Oscar Henry
727:Jack Hannah
697:Greg Feeney
632:Marj Brasch
392:Marj Brasch
337:Hone Ropata
253:New Zealand
222:Kelly Piper
1202:Categories
992:Guy Warner
947:TK Samuels
852:Grace Kwan
772:Joe Hudson
747:Donna Heka
570:Characters
544:Storylines
442:23 January
418:References
345:Grace Kwan
311:Storylines
256:soap opera
224:(possibly)
170:Guy Warner
129:Occupation
957:Zac Smith
827:Anne Kahu
622:Sam Aleni
476:NZ On Air
402:Reception
186:Grandsons
176:Daughters
72:1992–1995
45:character
69:Duration
1021:By year
578:Present
384:Dominic
317:Michael
233:Nephews
137:Surgeon
361:Carmen
349:Margot
143:Family
133:Doctor
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436:Scoop
325:Chris
1183:2024
1178:2023
1173:2022
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615:Past
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