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    Concerns victims of elder abuse aren't speaking out

    Concerns victims of elder abuse aren't speaking out


    Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness day

    Age Concern says they deal with up to three cases of elder abuse a day in Auckland alone.

    Types of abuse include physical, financial and psychological.

    Age Concern Auckland CEO Kevin Lamb says abuse is all too common.

    He says one in ten elderly people will be abused or neglected.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Environment:
    A warning the worst could still be yet to come, from blustery wet weather in the upper North Island 14:57

     Health & Safety:
    The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner has ruled a young man's rights were breached at care home, when he put on 20 kilos in six months 14:57

     Entertainment:
    Pamela Anderson felt "yucky" being near Seth Rogen at the Golden Globes after he starred in series Pam and Tommy 14:40

     Accident and Emergency:
    Spain high-speed train crash: signalling vulnerabilities could be key to understanding the accident 14:17

     International:
    Morocco accepts Trump's invite to 'peace' board as Putin yet to decide 14:17

     Entertainment:
    Johnny Knoxville can no longer be hit over the head during Jackass stunts, after suffering a brain haemorrhage 14:10

     Basketball:
    The Breakers are assessing their roster options after confirmation American import Rob Baker is out for the rest of the NBL basketball season 14:07

     Soccer:
    All Whites coach Darren Bazeley's welcoming a rare opportunity ahead of this year's Football World Cup 14:07

     Business:
    A two million dollar prize purse will again be offered for the 105th New Zealand Golf Open 13:47

     Entertainment:
    Tom Brady has described his divorce from Gisele Bundchen as "a challenge" 13:40

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