Ruia Aperahama
Ruia Aperahama
Addressing childhood sexual abuse has not been easy for musician Ruia Aperahama. Yet he's done it and in the process is undergoing great healing. Audio
Ruia Aperahama: Hiding lies upon lies and uncovering the truth
Musician Ruia Aperahama found it impossible to continue the way he was living, using drugs and alcohol to self medicate. It took a failed suicide attempt for him to finally accept that his addictions… Audio
Whakatauki mo 26 o whiringa a nuku (October) 2014
Kerea kerea, tōkia tōkia, kui kui whitiwhiti ora. Ka piri au ki te onepango, ka wiriau ki te onepango. Ka taea ano o te onewhero o ngā mātua tupuna. Dig dig, plant, plant and the cry of the… Audio
You Call This Art? - Part 1
Film director Fiona Samuel, performance artist Shigeyuki Kihara and singer-songwriter Ruia Aperahama discuss their very different approaches to creating art with Paul Bushnell. Music critic Nick… Audio
Wrath, the second deadly sin
Finlay McDonald talks to Professor Michael Corballis, Dr Janet Fanslow and Ruia Aperahama. Audio
Songs from the Inside
Musicians Warren Maxwell and Ruia Aperahama (along with Maisey Rika and Anika Moa) conducted a programme teaching songwriting to prisoners in Rimutaka and Arohata Corrections Facilities. Their work… Audio
He Rourou for 19 September 2008
Ana Tapiata talks with musician Ruia Aperehama about balancing pride with humility Audio
Te Ahi Kaa mo 10 Hereturikoka (August) 2008
Ruia Aperahama has battled addictions and come out the other side philosophical and upbeat. Audio
He Rourou for Fri 25 July 2008
Singer Ruia Aperehama says in his time of need, Pakeha helped him, not Maori. Audio
He Rourou for Thu 24 Jul
In He Rourou today, Ana Tapiata talks to Ruia Aperehama about deserting his staunch Christian upbringing. Audio
Musical Chairs - Ruia Aperahama
Musical Chairs this week focuses on the life and music of Ruia Aperahama. From his early professional years up front singing and blowing his sax with Southside of Bombay, to his current focus on… Audio