The new video streaming show will be available on the NZ Herald website and YouTube.
NZME is transforming the way Kiwis can watch news with the launch of its new digital news streaming platform, Herald NOW, today. Here’s what to expect.
The live video show, hosted by broadcaster Ryan Bridge, will offer audiences a fast-paced, interview-based news show that will also amplify the Herald’s award-winningjournalism.
Herald NOW aims to address the growing preference for video-based news consumption, filling a significant gap in the New Zealand media market.
How to watch:
From 7am-9 am weekdays, Herald NOW will be accessible via the NZ Herald homepage on desktop and mobile devices, streaming live from NZ Herald’s purpose-built studio within the newsroom at NZME’s central Auckland location.
The daily livestream and a full published edition of each show will also be available via the NZ Herald YouTube channel, which will also enable Herald NOW to be streamed on smart televisions.
Broadcaster Ryan Bridge, host of NZME's new digital news streaming platform, Herald NOW. Photo / Dean Purcell
What to expect:
Bridge promises the show will deliver the “news you need to know now, in a way that hasn’t been done before”.
“I am excited to get our first guests at the desk and show everyone what we’ve created. I know more than anyone the media industry is changing quickly, and Herald NOW allows our audience to watch from wherever they are, on whatever device they’re using.”
Herald editor-in-chief, Murray Kirkness, said the show represents NZME’s commitment to digital transformation and innovation.
“Herald NOW is positioned to transform how Kiwis engage with news content, making quality journalism more accessible and engaging in today’s digital-first media environment,” he said.
NZME has secured several prestigious clients as founding partners for Herald NOW, bolstering the launch with strong industry support.
Sarah Bristow, NZME Managing Editor, Multimedia Content, said several advertising partners have recognised the brand opportunities the show offers.
“We look forward to unveiling details of those partners in launch week,” she said.
“Their early support reflects a shared belief in the future of innovative and accessible digital news delivery, and we’re pleased to have them on board sponsoring various specialist sections of the new show.”
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