Rob Ruha's new track 'Ka Mānu' is inspired by Ihumātao, Hawaii's Mauna Kea protest and the struggles of indigenous people across the world. The song features Maisey Rika, Majic Pāora, Bella Kalolo, Ria Hall, Seth Haapu and Troy Kingi. | RNZ Music

We spoke to two rangatahi behind NZ's #1 hot single. The feelgood hit ‘35’ by Ka Hao featuring Rob Ruha is the number one song on the Hot 20 NZ Singles chart this week. Ka Hao is a group of 24 young Māori from Te Tairawhiti who have been on a life-changing journey through waiata. Ahead of their debut album, due to be released tomorrow, Gracie Kopua and Kaea Hills from Ka Hao sat down to talk about the song. This is part of our reo Māori series, Ohinga, created by Mahi Tahi Media, with funding fr

This New Zealand Army Band cover of ’35’ by Ka Hao: Tira Waiata ft. Rob Ruha is dedicated to all of those effected by #CycloneGabrielle. The song celebrates Tairāwhiti and life on State Highway 35, on the East Coast of the North Island, from Ōpōtiki to Gisborne - all areas which have seen true devastation and loss over the past month. All our aroha goes out to you. #Force4NZ #NZArmy | New Zealand Army

We definitely couldn't miss sharing '35' by Rob Ruha and Ka Hao 🎶 Did you know this waiata won the 2022 APRA Silver Scroll Award? 👏 Stay tuned for a 'lil karaoke time with this waiata at the end of the week... 🎤👀 Whāia mai, hono mai, waiatahia mai! Tune into our socials as @WaiataAnthems, @Te_Mangai_Paho, and @APRAAmcosNZ celebrate waiata Māori that have helped shape Aotearoa over the past 50 years 🎧🇳🇿📲 What waiata are you hoping to see? 🤔🔥 | Te Māngai Pāho

Rob Ruha reminding us to “Believe in who we are” | Tainui Live

#WATCH Singer Rob Ruha and his band (Katerama Pou and James Illingworth) pay a moving tribute to the victims and all those affected from the Christchurch mosque shootings with their song 'I Te Po'. | Marae