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My Take
To me, Peter Arnett represents a vanishing breed of journalist: the kind who stayed where the danger was. His 1966 Pulitzer for Vietnam reporting and his decision to broadcast from Baghdad during the Gulf War weren't stunts; they were a conviction that the story belonged to the people living it. What strikes me is the trajectory, from a small New Zealand town to the world's deadliest datelines. He could be controversial, but I respect reporters who bear witness rather than narrate from safety. His death in late 2025 closed a chapter on a era of war correspondence that smartphones and embeds can never quite replicate.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Arnett
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・アーネット
- Reading
- ぴーたー・あーねっと
- Born
- November 13, 1934 (age 91)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Riverton / Aparima, New Zealand
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- journalist / news presenter / correspondent / war correspondent
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Waitaki Boys' High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
- 1991 Ischia International Journalism Award
- 1966 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting
- 1998 Weintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Arnett
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Arnett born?
Born November 13, 1934 (age 91).
Where is Peter Arnett from?
Peter Arnett is from Riverton / Aparima, New Zealand.
What does Peter Arnett do?
Peter Arnett works as journalist, news presenter, correspondent, war correspondent.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.