Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr has stepped up his verbal war against the big four banks.

It's been revealed Orr sent a letter using 'colourful' language to defend the amount of capital the Reserve Bank requires these banks to hold.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the issue further.

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Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr has stepped up his verbal war against the big four banks.
It's been revealed Orr sent a letter using 'colourful' language to defend the amount of capital the Reserve Bank requires these banks to hold.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the issue further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank governor upping the ante against the major banks

New Zealand is outperforming other countries in annual economic growth, but appears to have been hit harder by fuel hikes.

Stats NZ data shows GDP rose 1.7 percent in the year to June - the highest rate in more than two years.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says achieving growth amid the ongoing Iran war is a good result - with many key business sectors adding to these results.

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New Zealand is outperforming other countries in annual economic growth, but appears to have been hit harder by fuel hikes.
Stats NZ data shows GDP rose 1.7 percent in the year to June - the highest rate in more than two years.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says achieving growth amid the ongoing Iran war is a good result - with many key business sectors adding to these results.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on NZ's GDP rising 1.7 percent in the year to June

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Over in Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is looking to crack down on migration and increase deportations.

Harsher terms for overstayers and a backpacked ballot were among the ideas Burke expressed interest in as part of this overhaul.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the migration issue is a big point of interest for regional Australians, as hospitality leaders and farmers rely on backpackers to supplement their labour force.

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Over in Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is looking to crack down on migration and increase deportations.
Harsher terms for overstayers and a backpacked ballot were among the ideas Burke expressed interest in as part of this overhaul.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the migration issue is a big point of interest for regional Australians, as hospitality leaders and farmers rely on backpackers to supplement their labour force.
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Minister Tony Burke announcing plans to reduce migration in Australia

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Netball New Zealand has reappointed Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns head coach until the end of next year's Netball World Cup in Sydney.

Dame Noeline guided the Silver Ferns to Commonwealth Games gold last month, and she's looking forward to helping the team move forward and improve.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave says it's been a chaotic few months for Netball NZ, and they needed a consistent choice.

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Netball New Zealand has reappointed Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns head coach until the end of next year's Netball World Cup in Sydney.
Dame Noeline guided the Silver Ferns to Commonwealth Games gold last month, and she's looking forward to helping the team move forward and improve.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave says it's been a chaotic few months for Netball NZ, and they needed a consistent choice.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Netball NZ re-signing Dame Noeline Taurua until the 2027 Netball World Cup

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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the Reserve Bank governor upping the ante against the major banks

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