Five O'clock Report for Tuesday 16 January 2018

5:11 PM.On the streets of central Auckland, there was a mix of optimism and caution regarding business confidence. Audio

5:14 PM.Despite the drought conditions in many parts of country, NIWA is forecasting wetter weather for February. Audio

5:18 PM.In Dunedin today, the temperature reached an all time record of 35 degrees. Audio

5:20 PM.The Catholic Church in New Zealand and abuse survivors are upset the goverment may not be expanding an inquiry into abuse of children in state care to include faith-based institutions. Audio

5:23 PM.Some boaties speeding around the Marlborough Sounds are paying a price this summer, with maritime officers trialing water speed guns in the region. Audio

5:26 PM.Taupo's mayor says he's told staff wastewater leaking into Lake Taupo for the second time in a week is not good enough. Audio