The real estate boom could get worse, economist warns

[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. Economists are calling on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to re-establish credit restrictions, warning that the housing market is spiraling out of control. In May, the Reserve Bank temporarily lifted loan-to-value (LVR) restrictions, freeing up banks to …

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Athletics: Men’s 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman was suspended for two years for missing doping tests, to miss the Tokyo Olympics

[ad_1] Christian Coleman races to victory in the 100-meter final during the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships. Photo / Getty Men’s 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman has been suspended for two years after missing doping tests and will miss the Tokyo Olympics next year. Coleman received a provisional suspension in June …

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Buyer beware: second-hand electric car battery problems

[ad_1] Like your mobile phone, electric vehicle (EV) batteries deteriorate over time and are causing headaches for Kiwi buyers. The Motor Vehicle Dispute Court recently ruled against a woman who purchased a used electric vehicle, only to find later that the battery level indicator was inaccurate, meaning her new car …

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