Labour is promising to join forces with Auckland Mayor Len Brown and make an immediate start on the $2.86 billion rail link if it wins this year's general election.

Migration has played a key role in our nationwide economic development.

Auckland mayor Len Brown says his second term in charge is all about creating a better, fairer City of Sails.

Ateed is attempting to engage the domestic travel market, writes Alexander Speirs.

China Southern Airlines is taking an active interest in an ambitious proposal for Auckland International Airport to become a prime Asia-Pacific regional hub.

In a way, the Unitary Plan is our city's picture of the end game, write Robert Jones. Like a husband and wife huddling over the "reno" plans, there was staunch debate.

The growth in migration is good for Auckland, writer David Hisco.

Them and us attitude should go, says Michael Barnett.

Ateed founds advisory group assist with new investment.

The devil is in the detail of Auckland's Unitary Plan says Kim Campbell.

A new Auckland "shopfront" will co-ordinate investment, reports Alexander Speirs.

When Left and Right come together, big projects can get off the ground, writes business editor Liam Dann.

Auckland scores very well on the lifestyle aspects of liveability but not so well on economic performance.