Bradford, Katie

Foreign investors express interest but questions remain on whether political parties will commit to long term projects.

Analysis: Investment summit an overture to the hopes of a nation

Business Correspondent Katie Bradford looks at whether the overseas investment summit held in Auckland this week was the answer to New Zealand's problems.

Sat, Mar 15

3:51

Charges filed against two Pak'nSaves for 'misleading specials'

1News can confirm the Commerce Commission has filed charges against Pak'nSave Silverdale and Pak'nSave Mill Street supermarkets.

Tue, Mar 4

Sky TV takes first-half profit hit

It says its satellite migration project and prolonged economic headwinds had contributed to the half-year result.

Fri, Feb 21

Explainer

OCR preview: You betcha — it's likely another rate cut

The Reserve Bank's first decision of 2025 is likely to be another cut, writes 1News Business Correspondent Katie Bradford.

Tue, Feb 18

Government books paint tough economic picture

Finance Minister Nicola Willis said "the downturn started earlier, was deeper and persisted for longer than previously expected".

December 17, 2024

4:57

Analysis: Investment summit an overture to the hopes of a nation

Business Correspondent Katie Bradford looks at whether the overseas investment summit held in Auckland this week was the answer to New Zealand's problems.

Sat, Mar 15

3:51

Charges filed against two Pak'nSaves for 'misleading specials'

1News can confirm the Commerce Commission has filed charges against Pak'nSave Silverdale and Pak'nSave Mill Street supermarkets.

Tue, Mar 4

Sky TV takes first-half profit hit

It says its satellite migration project and prolonged economic headwinds had contributed to the half-year result.

Fri, Feb 21

Explainer

OCR preview: You betcha — it's likely another rate cut

The Reserve Bank's first decision of 2025 is likely to be another cut, writes 1News Business Correspondent Katie Bradford.

Tue, Feb 18

Government books paint tough economic picture

Finance Minister Nicola Willis said "the downturn started earlier, was deeper and persisted for longer than previously expected".

December 17, 2024

4:57

Over 200 jobs under threat at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill

The mill's owners Oji Fibre Solutions have proposed permanently shutting the paper machine at Kinleith, impacting around half the mill's 450-strong workforce.

November 20, 2024

3:54

The total number of people working from home was 898,700 in the September quarter.

Figures shed light on number of New Zealanders working from home

The top three industries with staff working from home are information and media telecommunications, financial and insurance services, and professional, scientific and technical services.

November 6, 2024

September 2024

The investors are unlikely to get much of that money back, it's been revealed.

Du Val failure: New docs reveal depth of concern from regulators

The Cabinet papers reveal regulator concerns about the risks posed to investors and creditors if Du Val and its multiple entities had been allowed to continue operating.

September 30, 2024

2:35

Du Val: Decision on public release of receivers' report reserved

Company – owned by Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke – was placed into statutory management by the Government in August.

September 3, 2024

3:58

July 2024

Head office job cuts coming at The Warehouse Group

1News can reveal staff The Warehouse Group’s head office have been told jobs are on the line and a restructure will be announced next week.

July 11, 2024

June 2024

Melissa Bowen's case came after she raised concerns about a BNZ colleague.

BNZ proposal to force whistleblower out was retaliation, authority rules

Exclusive: A BNZ employee has won her lengthy court battle to prove the bank proposed making her redundant because she blew the whistle on a colleague.

June 26, 2024

3:12

May 2024

The lower your DTI, the more likely you would be able to access a home loan.

Reserve Bank confirms major changes to mortgage rules

The screws are tightening for home buyers, with the Reserve Bank announcing new restrictions on the amount people can borrow.

May 28, 2024

Court documents show the case was filed on April 19.

Further details revealed about civil action involving Sir John Key

1News has viewed the full 30-page court document that was filed in a California court.

May 21, 2024

2:04

Sir John Key named in US insider trading case

Sir John commented on the case to 1News this afternoon.

May 20, 2024

2:04

Mortgage and other debt servicing has eaten into household budgets while incomes have been squeezed.

Household borrowing at 'strained' levels, warns Reserve Bank

"Difficulty in keeping up with payments has likely been made worse by cost-of-living pressures and other unforeseen events like job losses."

May 1, 2024

April 2024

Job cuts set in around the country amid a technical recession, Katie Bradford reports.

Kiwi businesses and households under recessionary pressure

In March, 282 companies went into liquidation, receivership or voluntary administration, the highest since 2015.

April 10, 2024

3:57

Small businesses struggle with hikes in overheads, low demand

Inflation is hitting everyone – but small businesses are really feeling the pinch.

April 8, 2024

2:29

It comes as Kāinga Ora highlights concerns around rising costs and uncertainty around future funding.

Development stalls on hundreds of community, Kāinga Ora homes

While over 25,000 people languish on the state housing waiting list — with some living in motels and garages — development has stalled on hundreds of community and government homes.

April 2, 2024

2:50

March 2024