Home and Away — Harper’s 3 Shock Decisions! Tane Stunned as Everything Changes

Next week on Home and Away, Harper Matheson is about to leave Tane Parata completely blindsided when she makes three major life choices that could permanently alter the balance of their fragile family. After months of tension, heartbreak, and emotional tug-of-war, Harper’s decisions will test whether she and Tane can truly make co-parenting work—or if their new arrangement will tear them apart for good.

Since their breakup, Harper and Tane have struggled to navigate the tricky waters of raising their son, Archie, under the same roof. They agreed to live together for the sake of their child, but what was meant to be a peaceful compromise has slowly turned into a house divided. Small misunderstandings have escalated into cold silences, and both parents have been avoiding one another in a desperate attempt to keep the peace.

The situation reaches breaking point when Harper’s sister, Dana, visits and immediately senses the tension thick in the air. Never one to sugarcoat things, Dana bluntly points out that Harper is clearly avoiding Tane, while Tane seems equally distant. She urges Harper to stay strong and to focus on the bigger picture—reminding her that true co-parenting takes patience, understanding, and compromise.

Elsewhere, Tane receives the same message from friends McKenzie and Levi, who tell him that if he truly wants stability for Archie, he needs to stop fixating on short-term frustrations and think about the long game. Tane takes their advice to heart, realizing that his anger and resentment might be clouding his judgment.

When Harper returns home that evening, she decides it’s time to face things head-on. To her surprise, Tane is on the same page. Both sit down for an honest conversation about their son’s future. Harper admits that living together has become emotionally exhausting, and she’s considering moving out. But Tane immediately objects, telling her he wants his family close—especially Archie.

His response takes Harper by surprise. Despite his own struggles and the fact that his budding romance with nurse Jo Langham has been put on hold, Tane insists that Archie’s happiness comes first. It’s a rare moment of vulnerability that reminds Harper of the man she once loved.

Later, Harper witnesses a tender moment between Tane and Archie as he proudly teaches their son the Haka. The sight melts her heart and helps her see things in a new light. Moved by Tane’s devotion as a father, Harper decides to stay—for now. But she lays down three big decisions that will change everything.

First, she agrees to continue sharing the house, provided they establish clear emotional boundaries. Second, she reveals she’s ready to start dating again. And third, she encourages Tane to do the same—to stop putting his happiness on hold and consider reconnecting with Jo.

Her bold choices catch Tane completely off guard, leaving him unsure of what their future holds. But as they both look toward a new beginning, one question lingers: can Harper and Tane really make this unconventional family dynamic work—or are they just delaying the inevitable heartbreak?