1:08 The new tool to try to prevent elder abuse
University of Auckland senior lecturer in nursing Dr Kathy Peri.
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Elder Abuse is defined as a single or repeated act, which causes harm or distress to an older person in a relationship where there is the expectation of trust.
The New Zealand Longitudinal Study of Ageing has shown that 10 percent of over 65s experience abuse .. but it is estimated that only 1 in 14 abuse incidences are reported.
That’s why Dr Kathy Peri, a senior lecturer in nursing at the University of Auckland, has created a new tool to help.
She chats to Jesse.
1:18 Whistle Blower: The NZ referee who’s been selected for the FIFA World Cup
Referee Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh (R).
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in 49 days, on June 11th, five days later the All Whites have their first game.
They’re playing Iran which has committed to playing in the World Cup despite the fact it is being held in Los Angeles.
And along with our players, New Zealand is also sending a referee to the competition.
That’s a big deal because he’s the only referee that’s been selected from all of Oceania.
Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh, also known as CK, chats to Jesse.
1:25 WWII Stories: The Kiwis in the world’s first special forces unit
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The soldiers in the Long Range Desert Group fighting in World War II, rapidly got a reputation as and I quote “arguably the most dashing and successful irregular formation on either side in the entire war.”
The LRDG’s role was reconnaissance and road-mapping, but they also made a name for themselves shooting up air bases, disrupting German supply lines and effectively becoming the world’s first special forces unit.
And the bulk of the soldiers in this unit were New Zealanders.
A new podcast called Desert Pirates is coming out next week for ANZAC Day that celebrates these men. Here to tell us all about it is Noelle McCarthy from Bird of Paradise Productions.
Click here to go to the podcast
1:40 From spa pool to museum: the NZ meteorite discovery
Photo: Tūhura Otago Museum
A meteorite about the size of your fist goes on display today at the Tūhura Otago Museum.
The rock – which is millions of years old – is one of just 10 discovered in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the first fresh discovery in over 20 years.
Tūhura Museum Natural Sciences curator Kane Fleury joins Jesse.
1:45 Great Album: The Mint Chicks ‘Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!’
The Mint Chicks.
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Every Thursday the lucky Link three winner gets a great album and this week we’re stoked to be able to give away the winner of the 2026 Taite Music Prize NZ Classic Record.
The Taite Music Awards are happening next week, and this award recognises albums released at least 20 years ago on an independent label that have had a lasting impact, winners are selected by a specialist panel rather than public voting, and this year’s winner is The Mint Chicks’ 2006 album, Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!
Formed in Tāmaki Makaurau by brothers Kody and Ruban Nielson, with drummer Paul Roper and bassist Michael Logie, The Mint Chicks quickly garnered a reputation for chaotic energy, inventive songwriting, and unforgettable live shows.
The album is being re-pressed in light of the award, so you might win today, but the record will be sent to in late May.
2:10 Group Chat: Brand Ambassadors and Celebrity Treasure Island
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It’s time for group chat, a chance for Culture 101’s Perlina Lau, Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson and Jesse to talk about the stories that won’t make the news headlines but might be clogging up your social media feed.
2:30 A-Z of Aotearoa: S is for Silver Fern
Cyathea dealbata (Silver fern). Mature plants with fronds held horizontally.
Photo: L.R. Perrie
A to Z of Aotearoa is our regular segment where we choose topics that represent an iconic person, place or thing.
This week we’ve arrived at ‘S’, and our focus is the now internationally recognised symbol of New Zealand, the Silver Fern.
Jesse chats to Leon Perrie, curator of botany at Te Papa and co-author of the ‘Identification Guide to the Ferns and Lycophytes of Aotearoa New Zealand’ and designer Ben Clark (Ben is the son of Dave Clark, the designer of the first official All Blacks logo).
The history of the All Blacks logo. Dave Clark’s 1986 design, the first officially commissioned by New Zealand Rugby, is still in use today.
Photo: Dave Clark Design
3:15 Solving the World’s Problems: Simon Wilson on Hungary
Peter Magyar, election winner and leader of the pro-European conservative TISZA party, delivers a press conference at the HUNGEXPO Congress and Exhibition Center in Budapest, Hungary, on April 13, 2026, one day after Hungarian general elections.
Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK / AFP
Every second Thursday we try to solve some of the world’s problems with a guest; this week journalist Simon Wilson is with Jesse and we’re going to talk about Hungary and its recent election where Peter Magyar triumphed over Victor Orban.
3:20 History with Dr Grant Morris: The Archives Building
The new Archives building.
Photo: Jason Mann Photography
The new National Archives building has opened in Wellington and so our favourite historian Dr Grant Morris is with Jesse to explain why having a place to store documents is important.
3:35 How to parent when your children are split across homes
Kristin Ward is a registered social worker and a parenting coach and presenter with the non-profit Parenting Place.
Photo: Parenting Place
Parenting is complicated enough, but what happens when kids are moving between two households with completely different rules, routines and expectations?
For many families that’s a reality.
According to data from the Ministry of Social development almost 1 in 5 New Zealand households have a child in a shared care arrangement
So how do you stay consistent, support your child and navigate those differences?
Parenting Place’s Parent coach Kristin Ward is with Jesse.
3:45 The pre-Panel
Wallace Chapman previews tonight’s edition of The Panel.
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