Maia Jeffries is a dedicated nurse whose warmth and empathy engage patients and staff alike. Maia arrived back in NZ from a stint in Oz. At first it was thought she was the travel companion and friend of Jay, but it soon became apparent that Maia and Jay were more than good friends - they were lovers. Maia forged a new life for herself in Ferndale. Several hopeful males tried their luck - for cheeky farm boy Eltham it was love at first sight. Hunky doc Mark Weston was also keen. Hallucinations and conversations with Ethan Pierce haunted her until she was finally able to confess her guilt.