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Peter Arnett was credited as a journalist, news presenter and war correspondent. Born on November 13, 1934, Peter Arnett was from Riverton / Aparima, New Zealand. Death is recorded on December 17, 2025, at the age of 91. Education on record includes Waitaki Boys' High School. Listed accolades include Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Ischia International Journalism Award (1991), Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting (1966) and 1 more.
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 Riverton in New Zealand 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.
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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 – December 17, 2025
- Origin
- Riverton / Aparima, New Zealand
- Occupation
- journalist / news presenter / correspondent / war correspondent
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Waitaki Boys' High School
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. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%20Arnett
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q142025
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Arnett born?
Peter Arnett was born on November 13, 1934.
When did Peter Arnett die?
Peter Arnett died on December 17, 2025, aged 91.
Where was Peter Arnett from?
Peter Arnett was from Riverton / Aparima, New Zealand.
What did Peter Arnett do?
Peter Arnett worked as journalist, news presenter, correspondent, war correspondent.
Which high school did Peter Arnett attend?
Peter Arnett attended Waitaki Boys' High School.
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