Five O'clock Report for Friday 22 December 2017

5:08 PM.At least six young people in the Auckland suburb of Tamaki are suspected to have commited suicide in the past four months. Audio

5:12 PM.A shortage of housing in Auckland means 25 refugees will spend Christmas at the Mangere Refugee Centre. Audio

5:15 PM.The cause of an illness that left a Putaruru family paralysed after eating wild pork remains a mystery after tests for botulism came back negative. Audio

5:18 PM.Many iPhone owners have suspected this for a while - but today Apple confirmed it. Audio

5:21 PM.Canterbury's fire brigades are hoping to avoid a repeat of last summer's fires, with temperatures expected to soar over 30 degrees. Audio

5:24 PM.More than 150 thousand New Zealand workers will get a pay rise in April when the minimum wage goes up. Audio

5:28 PM.It's the last working day of the year - and traditionally it's the day roads are the busiest. Audio

5:34 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

5:37 PM.Christmas spending appears to be up on last year as people try to squeeze in some last-minute shopping. Audio

5:41 PM.Australian media have named the man who crashed his car into a crowd of pedestrians in Melbourne yesterday afternoon. Audio

5:44 PM.Illegal fishermen and poachers are being warned it's not just government agencies who are keeping an eye on the water. Audio

5:46 PM.Fish and Game says it's surprised a multi-million dollar new irrigation scheme in South Canterbury appears to be going ahead - given the new government's commitment to increase water quality. Audio

5:49 PM.The Insurance Council says home owners renting out their properties over summer need to check they are covered for any damage or loss caused by holiday tenants. Audio

5:52 PM.We thought we'd help you prepare for the big day and the big Christmas dinner. Audio