Rob Ruha
Rob Ruha joins the effort to beat haka world record
Tomorrow Aotearoa will attempt to reclaim the world record for the largest haka. Musician Rob Ruha has been involved with haka all his life. He joins Anika Moa, Topp Twins, Shepherds Reign and Alien… Audio
Behind the scenes of the 2022 APRA Silver Scrolls Awards
On Tuesday 18th of October, the 57th APRA Silver Scroll awards took place at Spark Arena in Tāmaki Makaurau.
It was the first full-scale ceremony since 2019.
The Music 101 team was there to capture… Audio
Ka Hao and Rob Ruha take out 2022 APRA Silver Scroll
Those infectious beats by Ka Hao and Rob Ruha were blasted across Auckland's Spark Arena last night.
Their waiata '35', an ode to State Highway 35, took out the coveted 2022 APRA Silver Scroll Award.
…Midwinter Catchup
It's time again for a mid-winter catch-up on New Horizons, checking out music by Tim Finn and Eddie Rayner's Forenzics, Wet Leg, Jonny Greenwood as film composer, and our own inspirational Rob Ruha. Audio
Te Matatini 50
Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha present a selection of waiata, both archival and newly recorded, in celebration of 50 years of kapa haka competition at Te Matatini. Audio
Te Matatini 50 Programme 3
Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha, the Music Director of Te Matatini's 50th Anniversary waiata release project, introduce a selection of the songs. Audio
Te Matatini 50 Programme 2
Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha, the Music Director of Te Matatini's 50th Anniversary waiata release project, introduce a selection of the songs. Audio
Te Matatini 50 Programme 1
Julian Wilcox and Rob Ruha, the Music Director of Te Matatini's 50th Anniversary waiata release project, introduce a selection of the songs. Audio
Ka Pō Ka Ao: Rob Ruha and the Auckland Philharmonia
To celebrate the first Matariki public holiday in June 2022, the Auckland Philharmonia put on a very special concert with Māori singer-songwriter Rob Ruha. (This RNZ Concert recording was awarded GOLD… Audio
Rob Ruha on his new single "Thats where I'll Be"
The latest offering from the multi-hyphenate artist, 'That's Where I'll Be' stands as Rob's first new waiata since 2021's Preservation Of Scenery and arrives just in time for New Zealand Music Month.
…Jukebox: NZ musicians dedicate songs to Aotearoa
Jesse Mulligan asked seven New Zealand artists to dedicate a song to the nation in these difficult times of the pandemic. Video, Audio
Playing Favourites with East Coast musician Rob Ruha
After pressing pause on live performances a few years ago, musician Rob Ruha is ready to share new music with the world again. Following the career-high of opening for Phil Collins at his rain-soaked… Video, Audio
Te reo Māori album debuts in top 10 of Aotearoa charts
The new 'Kono 003' EP – featuring the likes of Anna Coddington, Troy Kingi and Ria Hall - has debuted at number eight in the Aotearoa charts this week.
Video, Audio
Sistema Aotearoa: a decade of changing lives through music
Sistema Aotearoa is celebrating 10 years of music making this weekend with a big, free concert for Auckland Arts Festival. Audio
INTERVIEW: Rob Ruha on winning the APRA Maioha Award
Rob Ruha discusses how he feels about winning the 2020 APRA Maioha Award. Video, Audio
Kiwi Rules: Riqi Harawira
! Tonight Karyn is joined by former Dead Flowers guitarist Riqi Harawira, who is now digging into slash metal! Audio
New Zealand artists collaborate on waiata 'Stay'
We speak to Rob Ruha, one of the co-writers of the waiata. Audio
Tōku Reo Waiata
A live celebration of te waiata Māori in a concert presented by Auckland Arts Festival, Auckland Town Hall, 16 March 2019. Audio
Rob Ruha and Ria Hall on the discipline, stamina and focus they learnt from kapahaka
Musicians Ria Hall and Rob Ruha both agree that kapahaka taught them discipline, voice projection and the confidence to pursue full time music careers. Both artists started at top level kapahaka, Ria… Video, Audio
Worlds of Music Ep 115 - Top albums 2018
On Worlds of Music Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of trans global music, fusion and folk roots Audio