Street-long queues were formed as early as 5.30am, with some shoppers arriving just after midnight, in various parts of the city as punters battled the cold and waited for stores to open at 8am.

Street-long queues were formed as early as 5.30am, with some shoppers arriving just after midnight, in various parts of the city as punters battled the cold and waited for stores to open at 8am.