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Award follows resignation amid controversy and public debate over media conduct.
Former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has been named Political Journalist of the Year at the 2026 New Zealand Media Awards in Auckland. Sherman resigned from TVNZ earlier amid controversy linked to an incident involving a homophobic slur directed at another journalist, for which she later apologised. In her acceptance speech, she described the recognition as validation of her work and acknowledged a difficult period in recent weeks. The award has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters citing her political reporting achievements and critics questioning the decision given the circumstances surrounding her departure from the broadcaster.
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