New Zealand Media and Entertainment has today confirmed its highly anticipated new live digital news-streaming platform, Herald NOW, will launch on Monday 26 May.
The NZ Herald's innovative news-streaming service, hosted by well-known broadcaster Ryan Bridge, will offer audiences a new way to consume high-quality video news content and premium journalism. The cutting-edge platform will be accessible via the Herald homepage on desktop and mobile devices, streaming live from the NZ Herald’s purpose-built studio facilities at NZME Auckland Central. The daily live stream and a full published edition of each show will also be available via NZ Herald’s YouTube channel.
The platform aims to address the growing preference for video-based news consumption, filling a significant gapin the New Zealand media market while complementing the Herald's established reputation for trusted journalism. Murray Kirkness, NZ Herald editor-in chief, says: “Herald NOW represents NZME's continued commitment to digital transformation and innovation in the New Zealand media landscape, offering viewers breaking news, exclusive interviews, investigative journalism and comprehensive coverage across entertainment and business sectors.
“With our official launch just days away, 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. We’re confident it will be popular with our audiences as we continue to offer new and innovative ways for our readers to engage with our content,” he says.
Sarah Bristow, NZME Managing Editor, Multimedia Content says she’s proud of the team’s efforts leading into launch.
“Each and every one of us has been committed to excellence, ensuring we are delivering a top quality, visually appealing and technically sound programme with content that will engage a diverse audience. It has been a huge effort across multiple teams to get to this point, and I can’t wait to see it all come together with the show’s launch on Monday,” she says.
NZME has secured several prestigious clients as founding partners for Herald NOW, bolstering the launch with strong industry support.
"A number of advertising partners have recognised the powerful brand engagement opportunities offered via Herald NOW and we look forward to unveiling details of those partners in launch week. 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," says Bristow.
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