Bringing Back Three’s News Energy

Sky officially announced today that morning news will resume on Three with Tuesday’s premiere of Ryan Bridge TODAY.

“Morning news has always played an important role in bringing the country together each morning, and we’re excited to bring that energy back to Three,” says Bridge, who previously hosted Three’s The AM Show.

The new breakfast show, which already streams on ThreeNow, launched as a Herald NOW initiative and is a partnership between NZME and Sky.

Three is now in the peculiar position of broadcasting a news-and-current affairs block weekday mornings and a nightly news bulletin sourced from rival news media: NZME and Stuff.

Here’s the media release:

A familiar face, a trusted voice, and a new era of morning news for New Zealanders

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Auckland, NZ – Well-respected news and current affairs broadcaster Ryan Bridge is returning to morning television, with his NZ Herald show Ryan Bridge TODAY debuting on free-to-air channel Three from Tuesday 4 August at 7.00 am.

Following the show’s successful launch on streaming platform ThreeNow at the beginning of 2026, Ryan Bridge TODAY will now also be broadcast on Sky’s free-to-air channel Three, bringing viewers a fresh, fast-paced and engaging start to the day.

Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and former The AM Show presenter, Ryan Bridge, the programme represents an ongoing partnership between Sky New Zealand and NZME, bringing together the strengths of two of the country’s leading media organisations to deliver trusted news and information across multiple platforms.

For Ryan Bridge, the launch on free-to-air channel Three signals a return to the morning news audience on television screens that he has built a strong connection with over the years.

“I’m thrilled to be back on television and helping New Zealanders start their day informed, connected and ready for what’s ahead.

“Morning news has always played an important role in bringing the country together each morning, and we’re excited to bring that energy back to Three.”

Kicking off at 7.00am each weekday, Ryan Bridge TODAY will deliver breaking news, politics, business, sport, weather and the stories that matter most to New Zealanders, complemented by expert analysis and compelling interviews.

In addition to Ryan Bridge TODAY, Herald NOW Business with Garth Bray will air at 6.30am weekdays.

Ryan Bridge TODAY marks the return of the morning news experience to Three, providing viewers with a trusted destination for news and current affairs at the start of the day.

“This partnership between Sky NZ and NZME presents an exciting opportunity to bring together the strengths of two leading media organisations and deliver a seamless morning news experience for audiences wherever they choose to engage,” says Matt Barthow, Sky’s Senior Director of Content.

“Ryan Bridge Today has performed exceptionally well since its launch on our streaming platform, ThreeNow.

“We’re delighted to now also offer the programme free-to-air on Three, providing audiences with a compelling new option for morning news and current affairs.”

Ryan Bridge TODAY will launch on Tuesday, 4 August, airing weekdays from 7.00am on Three.