Russell Palmer of RNZ 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", but "I'm not able to identify individuals who were part of those breaches". 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.…