Five O'clock Report for Wednesday 17 January 2018

5:11 PM.Scrapping a sanction against some solo mums will cost more than 100 million dollars over four years and could result in fewer fathers paying child support. Audio

5:13 PM.The dry weather is hitting farmers in the pocket. Audio

5:16 PM.Summer came early for much of the country this year, and with it, water restrictions. Audio

5:19 PM.Donald Trump's campaign manager and former chief strategist has been ordered to give evidence about collusion between the Russian Government and the Trump campaign. Audio

5:22 PM.Humans are not the only ones enjoying the hot weather. Audio

5:25 PM.Fishing guides say it is only a matter of time before somebody is injured or killed on a fishing trip organised by a cowboy operator. Audio

5:28 PM.Treasury says it has wrongly estimated how many children could be lifted out poverty as a result of the Government's Families Package. Audio

5:56 PM.Trade Me is banning the sale of pugs, British bulldogs and French bulldogs because of the breathing problems suffered by the breeds. Audio