Naomi Arnold

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Naomi Arnold is an award-winning journalist who freelances from Nelson, New Zealand. She runs the website featured.org.nz, which collects true, well-written stories by New Zealanders.

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How ketamine is offering hope to sufferers of severe mental illness

'It helps me feel calmer and happier and like I can function in society without dread.'

By Naomi Arnold | 18th July, 2023

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Musk speaks at the 2020 Satellite Conference and Exhibition in Washington. (Image: Win McNamee, Getty; design magic Tina Tiller.)

Where space law begins: Naomi Arnold on the problem of Elon Musk

Elon Musk is flinging long, screamingly bright strings of satellites into space – into our sky – with the noble goal of revolutionising internet access. But what about we lose in the process?

By Naomi Arnold | 11th March, 2020

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In defence of Sarah Wilson, whose brave mental health memoir doesn’t deserve to be insulted

Yesterday we published a critical review of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful, Australian writer Sarah Wilson's book about her anxiety issues. Today Naomi Arnold, a fan of the book, responds.

By Naomi Arnold | 24th May, 2017

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 14: Mannequins in Cotton On clothing store lie on the ground after an earthquake on November 14, 2016 in Wellington, New Zealand. The 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck 20km south-east of Hanmer Springs at 12.02am and triggered tsunami warnings for many coastal areas. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

‘I was scared as hell. I thought that was it, as the quake’s death rattle built and built and wouldn’t stop’

Naomi Arnold describes a terrifying night in Wellington, a phone alarm that warns 'delicate land could sink under the sea' and the solace of both Chilean tourists and RNZ's Susie Ferguson.

By Naomi Arnold | 14th November, 2016

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Podcast: The Get #7 – Kennedy Warne on writing stories for National Geographic

The first season of The Get finishes with writer outdoor/environmental writer Kennedy Warne

By Naomi Arnold | 11th July, 2016

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Podcast: The Get #6 – Adam Dudding on why not to tell your editor when you’ve got a good story

By Naomi Arnold | 5th July, 2016

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Podcast: The Get #5 – Anthony Byrt on writing about NZ’s biggest poker tournament

By Naomi Arnold | 27th June, 2016

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Podcast: The Get #4 – Ben Stanley on hunting down NZ’s only Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

Canon award winning journalist Ben Stanley argues for "slow journalism"

By Naomi Arnold | 20th June, 2016

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Podcast: The Get #3 – Aimie Cronin talks reporting on Catholicism, anxiety and New Zealand slums

Naomi Arnold welcomes freelance writer Aimie Cronin who talks working in PJs and writing stories that shine a light.

By Naomi Arnold | 13th June, 2016

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Podcast: The Get #2 – Don Rowe on how to keep floating

In this episode Don Rowe tells Naomi Arnold why for him J school wasn't an option

By Naomi Arnold | 6th June, 2016

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The Spinoff

Naomi Arnold

How ketamine is offering hope to sufferers of severe mental illness

Where space law begins: Naomi Arnold on the problem of Elon Musk

In defence of Sarah Wilson, whose brave mental health memoir doesn’t deserve to be insulted

‘I was scared as hell. I thought that was it, as the quake’s death rattle built and built and wouldn’t stop’

Podcast: The Get #7 – Kennedy Warne on writing stories for National Geographic

Podcast: The Get #6 – Adam Dudding on why not to tell your editor when you’ve got a good story

Podcast: The Get #5 – Anthony Byrt on writing about NZ’s biggest poker tournament

Podcast: The Get #4 – Ben Stanley on hunting down NZ’s only Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

Podcast: The Get #3 – Aimie Cronin talks reporting on Catholicism, anxiety and New Zealand slums

Podcast: The Get #2 – Don Rowe on how to keep floating

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