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'Complete disaster': AA hits out at AT after shoppers stuck in traffic jam for hours

One shopper was even forced to wet herself while being trapped in the car for hours.

Newmarket mall: Woman wet herself while trapped for three hours in carpark queue

One shopper said babies and mothers were stranded and people were having anxiety attacks.

Editorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summer

OPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.

At home with the Head Hunters: Exclusive look inside the pad police want to seize

The Herald was given a rare look inside the pad at the heart of a long-running case.

Luxon promises negotiations are in ‘last stages’ but hurdles still remain

Another meeting between the three leaders could be imminent.

My Secret Auckland: Te Aihe Butler shares his favourite spots in the city

Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

'Going to have a panic attack’: Auckland mall shoppers stuck in traffic jam for hours

Mall officials said it could take three hours to clear the log jam.

Watch: 'Disingenuous' - Luxon hits back during grilling as coalition talks drag on

Winston Peters today stated there would either be 'one deal or two deals'.

172 vacant shops on the 'golden mile': Queen Street's 'for lease' problem

The famous Strand Arcade was almost completely empty.

Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again

Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.

Body in the water: Police probe mystery Waiheke death

Vehicle was about 14km from where body was found.

Tennis super couple ready to juggle parental duties for Auckland visit

The fortnight presents an unusual challenge for the couple, who have an infant daughter

Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett to headline free Waitangi @ Waititi concert

The indigenous rights campaigner will perform at the West Auckland concert.

Top female building apprentice urges others to give it a go

Jess Nielsen has reached new heights as a female apprentice.

Woman gets record prison term in '$18m' money laundering case

The Judge stayed the sentence by 10 days on humanitarian grounds.

From butcher to hotel-maker: The Kiwi boss at global giant Marriott

And the connection he'd like to make with the All Blacks.

The Marriott's plans for the future of NZ hotels

Marriott area VP Sean Hunt speaks about Auckland's JW Marriott renovations and future plans for New Zealand hotels. Video / Alyse Wright / Drew Petrimoulx

'Possible this week': David Seymour says deputy PM role under discussion

There are still policy differences yet to be settled, Luxon has stated today.