TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman suspended from Parliament for five days

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman had been suspended from Parliament for five days by the Speaker.

The Speaker's office said Sherman "engaged in attempts to secure an interview that went beyond the prescription and spirit of the rules that had previously been agreed by the press gallery and Parliament".

"Ms Sherman, the TVNZ political editor, has informed me that it was not her intention to go beyond the rules, but accepts that she did, and has accepted also the decision on this matter."

He said that "other outlets also breached parliamentary rules as they pursued a story relating to the National Party caucus activities on April 21".

He had determined the five-day suspension was the most appropriate course of action, he said, and indicated the matter was concluded and he would not comment further.

The suspension followed a clash between the media outlet and the National Party over a series of matters.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon last week cancelled his weekly slot on the network's Breakfast show, saying it was an update to his approach with three separate TV news shows.

However, it also came hot on the heels of National's campaign chair and senior minister Simeon Brown lodging a complaint with TVNZ over the pursuit of chief whip Stuart Smith in the wake of reporting over a confidence vote in the prime minister.

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