Bridge will present his first show on Monday, July 8.
The new bulletin will air seven days a week from July 6, one day after the final Newshub broadcast.
"I apologise sincerely."
He joined 3 News in 2005.
He will depart the business on July 5.
"I hope the new minister will have a bit more luck than the old one."
The former AM host was due to have his own 7pm show on Three.
Newshub is due to close down on Friday, July 5.
The company's investing in a 5 year plan of work for TVNZ+.