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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

    		 Entertainment:
    JoJo Siwa hopes her signature bows can inspire a new generation to find "their voice and confidence" 8:21

     Business:
    It feels like the golden days for dairy farmers - as they celebrate a record-breaking year 8:17

     Rugby:
    A new role and an appointment at New Zealand Rugby as part of their high performance overhaul 8:07

     Basketball:
    Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell claims Parker Jackson-Cartwright's done the groundwork to fit in, should eligibility laws allow him to represent New Zealand 7:57

     Entertainment:
    Wunmi Mosaku wants to make women feel "seen and represented" with her maternity line 7:51

     International:
    New image taken by ALMA telescope reveals 'extraordinary' detail of Milky Way's central zone 7:47

     Health & Safety:
    Surgeries are being put off at Christchurch Hospital 7:47

     Law and Order:
    Police are investigating a sudden death in Auckland's Taupaki last night 7:37

     Entertainment:
    Conan O'Brien has been "practicing backflips" in case Rose Byrne wins an Oscar 7:21

     Politics:
    Australian diplomats' families offered evacuation from Middle East over Iran threat 7:07

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