He also worked as a journalist for several newspapers including the Christchurch Star-Sun and the Melbourne-based The Herald, before returning to New Zealand to become the editor of The Tablet in Dunedin.
[2] In the 1974 New Year Honours, Kennedy was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for services to journalism.
[3] In 1981 he published a book entitled "Straight from The Shoulder" about developments in New Zealand society, broadcasting and politics.
[4] During his career as editor of Tablet, he also had a close friendship with Prime Minister Robert Muldoon and the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children president Des Dalgety.
[5] Kennedy was also anti-Communist and was critical of Prime Minister David Lange's anti-nuclear policies, which he saw as weakening the ANZUS alliance and benefiting the Soviet Union.