Morning Report

China's Chang'e-3 mission blasted off from Xichang in the south of the country, carrying the lunar probe that has now successfully landed with a lunar rover on the moon. Audio

The mayor of Auckland Len Brown begins one of his toughest weeks in office shortly, privately meeting councillors over not declaring tens of thousands of dollars of free and upgraded hotel rooms. Audio

An event seen by many as a defining moment in the struggle against apartheid was remembered last night at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. Audio

The BBC's South Africa correspondent, Karen Allen, was in Qunu for the funeral, and says the funeral service was a celebration of Nelson Mandela's life, rather than a sombre affair. Audio

South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, has been buried at his childhood village of Qunu. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Government's political adversaries have fired a warning at the Prime Minister - ignore the results of the asset sales referendum at your peril. Audio

Te Whanau a Apanui iwi along the East Coast will take a zero tolerance stance on the failure of students and its three local schools from 2017; A Tauranga tribe says it will only make ethical… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

A lawyer says new alcohol laws will have no impact on underage drinking. Audio

The telecommunications company Chorus says it can still deliver on ultra-fast broadband, despite its financial problems. Audio