AUCKLAND, Today: A new NZME and Sky partnership will see Ryan Bridge’s weekday online news show land on ThreeNow from 26 January, before airing on Three later this year. The show also rebrands from Herald NOW to Ryan Bridge TODAY.
Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Ryan Bridge, the show streams live from 7am–9am weekdays on nzherald.co.nz, covering breaking news, investigations, interviews, plus business, politics and entertainment.
The expanded lineup also includes Herald NOW Business with Garth Bray, a new 30-minute weekday business show airing at 6.30am, launching in the first quarter of 2026.
The deal is a big moment for the Herald NOW video channel, launched in May 2025, now reaching over one million monthly viewers across the NZ Herald app, website, YouTube and iHeartRadio podcasts.
NZME Chief Content Officer Murray Kirkness 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.”
“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.” – Juliet Peterson, Sky Chief Business Officer
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.”
Ryan 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.”
Herald NOW with Ryan Bridge recorded more than 13 million video views in 2025, with its monthly audience topping one million. Clips are also clocking up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
Ryan Bridge TODAY, and later Herald NOW Business with Garth Bray, will continue streaming via the NZ Herald homepage, app and YouTube, keeping premium video news easy to access across devices.
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