Blues
Big Daddy Wilson - Ich liebe the blues
Big Daddy Wilson, born Wilson Blount, grew up in a tiny town in North Carolina and was raised by his mother and grandmother. After quitting school he joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany… Audio
Satirical swing by Andrew London Trio
Music should be fun, and the Andrew London Trio puts the enjoyment into it with their original arrangements. The trio is half way through a national wide tour as part of Arts on Tour NZ taking in 23… Audio
Classical music for headbangers
The words 'Bach' and 'metal' don't often appear in the same sentence. But American cellist Aaron Minsky is closing the divide between the two genres - and in turn generations - using his cello. Video, Audio
Blues go down to Sunwolves
The Blues have become the first New Zealand Super franchise to fall to Japan's Sunwolves with the Auckland team comprehensively beaten 48 - 21 in Tokyo.
Trillion: remixing the past to make a new present
Former member of Canterbury rap duo Dark Tower Jody Lloyd is now based in Bali and going by the name Trillion. He talks about his talent for finishing things and how he could have been Moby. Video, Audio
Black donning blue, West heading south
Hurricanes first five Otere Black is heading north to the Blues for next year's super rugby season while the man he's replacing, Ihaia West, will take Black's place in Wellington.
Blues hand the Lions their first defeat of the tour
The British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand's rocky start has just got a whole lot worse with a loss to the Blues last night. RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter says the side will be feeling anxious… Audio
Blues coach happy with team's performance against Lions
Blues head coach Tana Umaga was pretty happy with how his team had performed against the Lions last night. He said the players on the fringe of All Black selection will have done their chances no… Audio
Auckland gears up for Lions clash with Blues
Thousands of fans are expected to turn out to tonight's clash between the Blues and British and Irish Lions at Eden Park in Auckland. It's the curtain raiser to two big matches against the All Blacks… Audio
Blues blame venue for Apia flop
The Blues chief executive Michael Redman has blamed the small venue for the flop of the first Super Rugby match in Samoa.
Blues defeat Reds in historic Samoa match
Injuries to Wallabies pair Samu Kerevi and Lukhan Tui have compounded Queensland's Super Rugby misery after a heartbreaking 34-29 loss to the Blues in Samoa.
Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm
Bluesman Robert Cray has released a new album, Robert Cray and Hi Rhythm - his 23rd. William Dart takes a listen after a whip through a small handful of the previous 22. Audio
Chiefs and Blues draw
The Blues battled hard to keep their Super Rugby season alive but were held to a 16-16 draw by the Chiefs in miserable conditions at Eden Park.
Piers Francis cleared to play against the Chiefs
The Blues first five Piers Francis has been cleared to play against the Chiefs in their Super Rugby game at Eden Park on Friday.
Treeby cited for hit on Francis
The Stormers centre Shaun Treeby has been cited for alleged foul play during his side's 30-22 Super Rugby win over the Blues in Cape Town yesterday.
Super Rugby dreams all but over for Ill-disciplined Blues
An ill-disciplined Blues have lost 30-22 to the Stormers in Cape Town and almost certainly blown their Super Rugby finals hopes in the process.
SBW back for the Blues
Sonny Bill Williams has shaken off a concussion to be named in the Blues' run-on side for their Super Rugby match against the Stormers in Cape Town.
SBW back for the Blues
The All Blacks midfield back Sonny Bill Williams has been cleared of concussion and has flown with the Blues to South Africa for next week's match against the Stormers in Cape Town.
World premiere: Louis Baker’s Addict
Singer songwriter Louis Baker will release his new single 'Addict' on Friday, and he caught up with RNZ’s Upbeat for a sneak preview.
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SBW vs BNZ: conscientious objector riles the critics
The Sonny Bill Williams ‘collar-gate’ controversy had all the ingredients for the media: rugby, a celebrity, big brands and big money - all overlaid with a religious culture clash. But was really a… Audio
