Tara Ward

Contributing writer

Tara Ward writes about television and pop culture.

Ranking every creature in the Hairy Maclary universe

Ranking every creature in the Hairy Maclary universe

Content warning: features fanfiction involving Miss Plum and a juicy bone.

By Tara Ward | 20th February, 2021

Contributing writer

The many faces of the two-faced Nurse Carla. (Image: Tina Tiller)

Hello darkness, my old friend: After 25 years, evil nurse Carla is back on Shortland Street

Like a truck through a hospital, Shortland Street’s greatest villain is back with a bang.

By Tara Ward | 19th February, 2021

Contributing writer

Introducing… the new Bachelor: Moses Mackay.

Hold on to your hearts, Moses Mackay is the new Bachelor NZ

Singer, actor and all-round good guy Moses Mackay is the new single bloke handing out the roses on The Bachelor NZ.

By Tara Ward | 17th February, 2021

Contributing writer

Which of these men will be left? None? Maybe! (Image: Tina Tiller)

Recap: The Bachelorette makes a detour to Pash City

Longtime Bachelor fans Jane Yee and Tara Ward review the highs and lows of the third week of The Bachelorette NZ.

By Tara Ward | 17th February, 2021

Contributing writer

Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish head up Men in Kilts, which you can now watch on Neon. (Photo: Supplied)

Why Men in Kilts is the travel show we need right now

Two Outlander stars want to take you on the road trip of your Scottish dreams.

By Tara Ward | 16th February, 2021

Contributing writer

Chris Moller (right) is out, and Tom Webster (left) is in (Photo: Supplied/Tina Tiller)

What’s going on with Grand Designs NZ?

New Zealand’s favourite architectural series is undergoing a transformation of its own.

By Tara Ward | 4th February, 2021

Contributing writer

Who are the men looking for love on The Bachelorette NZ?

Who are the men looking for love on The Bachelorette NZ?

Tara Ward hands out her first impression roses as she dives deep into the sea of single men vying to win The Bachelorette NZ’s heart.

By Tara Ward | 22nd January, 2021

Contributing writer

Come rain, shine or Covid, Breakfast TV remains.

All the weird, wonderful moments from the return of Breakfast and The AM Show

Breakfast TV news is back for 2021, and Tara Ward got up early to watch.

By Tara Ward | 18th January, 2021

Contributing writer

Part teen comedy-drama, part education, The Eggplant is a quintessentially Kiwi watch

Part teen comedy-drama, part education, The Eggplant is a quintessentially Kiwi watch

It’s an emoji, it’s a vegetable, and now it’s a government-funded comedy-drama that aims to educate young people about digital safety.

By Tara Ward | 12th January, 2021

Contributing writer

This woman does not want you to wish her Happy New Year.

Official ruling: When is it too late to say ‘Happy New Year’?

Tara Ward makes a difficult call.

By Tara Ward | 11th January, 2021

Contributing writer