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Oriini Kaipara: This reeks of foul play by a NZ govt failing to win public trust

May 9, 2026

COMMENTARY: By Oriini Kaipara The treatment of Maiki Sherman has been deeply upsetting to witness. To see the first wahine Māori ever rise to the role of political editor at 1News — only to now resign under such intense public and political pressure — is heartbreaking. Maiki is one of the sharpest political journalists in ... <a title="Oriini Kaipara: This reeks of foul play by a NZ govt failing to win public trust" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/oriini-kaipara-this-reeks-of-foul-play-by-a-nz-govt-failing-to-win-public-trust/" aria-label="Read more about Oriini Kaipara: This reeks of foul play by a NZ govt failing to win public trust">Read more</a>

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TVNZ’s ‘first wahine Māori’ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns

May 8, 2026

RNZ News TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media that today, Friday, was her last day at TVNZ. The broadcaster confirmed Maiki Sherman had resigned from her role. “As the first wahine Māori to lead 1News’ political team, Maiki has made a significant contribution to our journalism,” TVNZ said in a ... <a title="TVNZ’s ‘first wahine Māori’ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/tvnzs-first-wahine-maori-political-editor-maiki-sherman-resigns/" aria-label="Read more about TVNZ’s ‘first wahine Māori’ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns">Read more</a>