Stories by Naomi Arnold
News
Mentally ill and behind bars: 'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail'
A man with severe mental illness is bounced between healthcare and prison because he can't get accommodation and treatment. A leading forensic psychiatrist says hundreds are in the same position.
'All victims need to be heard' - Complainants welcome FENZ review
People who say they've suffered bullying, harassment and abuse at Fire and Emergency New Zealand are sceptical about a new review of the workplace culture.
New study shows gender wage gap persists into retirement
The first KiwiSaver gender data, out today, shows women have 20 percent less in retirement savings than men, demonstrating how the gender wage gap during working years can influence retirement.
'So I get raped, he gets away with it' - Young woman horrified and revictimised during trial
You think you're doing the right thing by reporting your rape. You think it might help prevent the same thing happening to others. But what happens if your attacker is found not guilty?
Unvaccinated US man planning trip to NZ with illegally-obtained certificate
An unvaccinated man plans on travelling to New Zealand - and there's no way to tell he hasn't had the jab.
Court process still putting victims' privacy at risk
There is still no warning on court document request forms to inform victims their addresses could be seen by offenders.
Lake with clearest water in world under threat
Nelson's Rotomairewhenua/Blue Lake, which has the clearest water in the world, is facing a threat from an invasive diatom that blooms into a slimy, clinging algae-like substance.
Bad then, worse now: How Covid-19 will hurt retired women
Women are worse off than men in retirement - and experts predict Covid-19 will make things worse, Naomi Arnold reports.
Safety fears as supplement sales soar along with Covid cases
Sales of natural health supplements have soared in the time of Covid, but some can cause life-threatening reactions.
Media frustrated with 'impossible' court document hold-ups
Some journalists are having to wait more than a year to get court documents and it's stopping them letting the public know what's going on in the justice system, they say.
'It's beyond disrespectful' - Murder victim's sister in battle to access court documents
A woman whose brother was murdered feels she's in a perpetual battle to access documents about his shocking death. Why is it so hard for victims to get information out of the justice system?
Crime victims' details given to offenders via Ministry of Justice form
Crime victims are unaware their name, address and phone number may be passed on to offenders when they apply for court documents, advocates say.
'Google it': Ill man horrified by vaccine advice
People taking immunosuppressants for chronic pain are frustrated they can't get any medical information about timing their drugs with the Covid-19 vaccine.
Christchurch physio sold massage guns with non-compliant chargers
A Christchurch business has been selling a massage gun - promoted by an All Black, a Black Cap, and an international hip-hop star - with non-compliant chargers for more than a year.
What was the Cold War?
As new RNZ podcast series The Service delves into SIS secrets from the Cold War, *Naomi Arnold* details the decades of tension between capitalist western democracies and communist countries.
What was the 'Sutch Affair'?
As new RNZ podcast series The Service reveals SIS secrets from the Cold War, *Naomi Arnold* delves into New Zealand's most famous spy scandal - the arrest of Bill Sutch.
How getting a job turned into a series of tests
Pre-employment drug tests, psychometric tests, aptitude tests, credit checks, police checks and health tests add up to a lot of work before you even get the job - or don’t get it - Naomi Arnold…
In their own words
Spencer Sharpe has the perfect response to the question "Are you a girl or a boy?".