Morning Report

The former South African president, Nelson Mandela, has been hospitalised in Pretoria, but officials say there is no cause for alarm. Audio

One of the biggest political jobs in the country may not be seriously contested next year, with no sign yet of a challenger to Auckland Mayor Len Brown. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Twenty-two homes in Hobsonville may have to be demolished, following last week's tornado. Audio

The Egyptian president, Mohamed Morsi, has annulled a decree that would have given him new far-reaching powers, after weeks of protests. Audio

The union representing staff at the Ministry of Justice is appalled they are being forced to chose between a new job or redundancy. Audio

The New Zealand mother of a British boy who had a brain tumour removed will have to wait 10 days to find out whether he will be ordered to undergo radiation treatment. Audio

The radio station behind the prank Royal phone call is promising 'immediate action', after one of the nurses who took the call was found dead. Audio

Three people have been arrested after an explosion in a building housing a methaphetamine laboratory in Katikati yesterday. Audio

A senior member of Actors' Equity has been sacked as a Wellington tour guide for allegedly making a derogatory comment about the filming of The Hobbit movies. Audio

A new report has painted a sobering picture of children's health in New Zealand - with an increasing number being hospitalised for conditions linked to poverty. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio