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Two Auckland motorists clamped while in their cars

The AA says clamping while someone is in the car "smacks of revenue raising".

Cut petrol prices, AA urges fuel companies

The price was well over the threshold inviting Government scrutiny, says the AA.

Missing sign caused confusion, towed couple say

The couple said had the sign been there when they parked, they would have gone elsewhere.

Govt urged to act quickly on wheel clamping

The new Government is being urged to move quickly on better wheel clamping regulations.

Quake a factor in fatal crash - truckies

Traffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.

NZ drivers labelled 'lazy and dangerous'

Kiwi drivers have been labelled "lazy and dangerous" following a recent survey done by AA.

Half of motorists tailgate - Oz study

A new study out of Queensland suggested around half of motorists are guilty of tailgating.

Careful where you pay for parking - you could get stung

Confusion about which parking machine to pay at cost one Auckland motorist $65.

Fuel crisis shouldn't hit motorists' pockets: AA

Petrol companies should not pass on fuel pipe costs to drivers, says AA.

Cyclone warning: 'Get home, get safe'

Officials are keen to avoid road deaths as Cyclone Cook bears down.

Politicians investigating wheel clamping

Politicians said they were concerned to hear of unfair practices and were investigating

Watch: Clamper pounces in 100 seconds

Consumer NZ took a dim view of clamping, saying it was about making money not parking.

Traffic hack: Can Google save Auckland?

The AA is hoping data from Google's map app will reduce Auckland traffic chaos.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued

The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.

'Renewing license with AA a nightmare'

COMMENT: At least getting an AA mechanic to a breakdown is quicker and thankfully you only have to renew your licence every ten years, writes Barry Soper.

Government to investigate petrol prices

Energy Minister Judith Collins expects fuel companies will cooperate with report into petrol pricing after concerns about rising fuel margins.

Spotlight on rising petrol margins

Energy Minister Judith Collins has signalled there could be announcement made next week about an inquiry into rising petrol margins.

13 in car, only 2 wearing seat belts

Police pulled over a vehicle carrying 13 people and found only two wearing seat belts.