Robert Kelly

Wellington Council today announced five options for the future of the Capital's library. They range from a low level remediation up to building a new library on what is now civic square. They'll be… Audio

Poor mental health has been noted at the centre of recent changes within the National Party . Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson speaks to Robert Kelly about the role of mental… Audio

With tonight marking the closure of the observed Matariki period, Professor Rangi Matamua joins the show to discuss the significance of the Maori new year, and how we can live by the stars rather than… Audio

BBC World Service senior journalist Rich Preston to discuss the release of a long-awaited report into alleged Russian interference in the UK's Brexit vote; what looks like might be the last trial of… Audio

National MP for Rangitata - Andrew Falloon - has announced he will be retiring and not seek re-election after behaviour described as 'unbecoming of an MP'.  Audio

It's time for the Rest is History and tonight we're looking at the big historical story of the week! On Tuesday The National Archives of Australia released the so-called Palace Papers, correspondence… Audio

Gary Larson of The Far Side Fame has released his first new work in 25 years. Robert Kelly pops in to explain why now for Larson. Audio

The Guardian has just published an exhaustive photo essay of the greatest lockdown baking faliures experienced by would be bakers around the globe. While our lockdown may be over, the ghosts of his… Audio

Mythical beasts and where to find them! There's been a fresh sighting of the Loch Ness Monster and Robert Kelly finds himself in a credulous mood when it comes to monsters and beasts in Aotearoa and… Audio

Robert Kelly pops in to the studio to celebrate the life and work of legendary comedian and straight man Carl Reiner after he passed away earlier this week at the age of 98. Audio

What's a Himbo when he's at home? Robert Kelly goes in search of a new male archetype doing the rounds at the moment. Audio

The makers of Dungeons and Dragons, Wizards Of The East Coast, have announced a raft of ongoing changes in the game which will try and remove racial bias and steretyping. Audio

Art historian and theologians in Spain are distraught after yet another art restoration attempt goes awry! Why does this keep happening? Robert Kelly walks down to the chapel to find out. Audio

Producer Robert Kelly joins The Panel for the Story of the Day, to discuss the life of Dame Vera Lynn who has died aged 103. Audio

It's Thursday night, which means it's time for The Rest History. Every week we dive into the archives to look at this week's news in the past. Tonight Karyn is joined by RNZ producer and history… Audio

Breaking archaeology news: Robert Kelly has the latest scoop from Falerii Novi. Audio

It's officially winter now. Robert Kelly has got his jumpers out and it turns out he isn't alone.  Audio

Lockdown did funny things for a lot of people. For RNZ Producer Robert Kelly it led to a desire to learn how to keep a house plant alive. Audio

While New Zealand is leaving the cage stage by stage, other parts of the world are entering another week of prolonged isolation.  Audio