NZME‘s weekday online news show will soon be made available on ThreeNow and Three as part of a new strategic partnership with Sky.
The show is also being renamed from Herald Now to Ryan Bridge Today. It streams live from 7am to 9am on the Herald Now video channel on nzherald.co.nz.
From January 26, it will become available on ThreeNow and then on Three in the second half of the year.
In addition to Ryan Bridge Today, a new half-hour business show called Herald Now Business with Garth Bray will air at 6.30am weekdays, launching in the first quarter of 2026.
A significant milestone
The new partnership between NZME and Sky marks a significant milestone for the Herald Now video channel, says NZME.
Launched in May 2025, Herald Now already attracts 1 million unique monthly viewers across the NZ Herald app, website and YouTube, as well as a growing listener base via its podcast on iHeartRadio.
Murray Kirkness, NZME chief content officer, says: “We’ve had overwhelmingly positive feedback since launching Herald Now and we’re thrilled to partner with Sky to expand the show’s reach.
“By making the show available on ThreeNow and then on Three, we’re taking our multi-platform approach to the next level, ensuring as many people as possible can access trusted, premium journalism in the format and location that suits them best.
“With significant viewership happening via connected TVs, we can see audiences also want the flexibility to watch news content on the big screen at home and the talented team, led by Sarah Bristow, is delivering a world-class offering we know people love,” Kirkness adds.
A fresh way to watch or listen, no matter where you are
Sky chief business officer Juliet Peterson says: “We’re thrilled to expand our news offering on ThreeNow this year with the addition of Ryan Bridge Today to our weekday lineup.
“This partnership brings together two of New Zealand’s most trusted media brands, to deliver compelling, high-quality news content to audiences nationwide – offering a fresh alternative for morning news.
“With the growing reach of ThreeNow, and as viewing habits continue to evolve, partnerships like this ensure we’re providing New Zealanders with diverse, high-quality news content across our platforms,” she adds.
Bridge says: “I’m so proud of what the team has delivered since we launched last year and how the show has resonated with audiences.
“We’ve built a loyal and growing audience and having the opportunity to reach even more New Zealanders through ThreeNow and Three is fantastic. It’s a testament to the hard work of our newsroom and proof that there’s a real appetite for quality news content delivered in a fresh way that’s easy to watch or listen, no matter where you are.”
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