'The mum juggle is real': Katie Bradford on work and motherhood

Sophie NevilleWoman's Day·22 Aug, 2026 02:00 AM6 mins to readJust as former TVNZ star Katie Bradford realised her baby dream, she found herself fighting for her life. Photo / Babiche Martens“The mum juggle is real,” laughs broadcaster Katie Bradford. She should know. The dedicated journalist has been up since 4am filling in on Ryan Bridge TODAY, NZME’s morning news show.

She’s squeezing our interview into a packed newsroom schedule, before racing off to daycare to collect the little person who’s

'The mum juggle is real': Katie Bradford on work and motherhood

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