Auckland ranks near the top of a world league table for motorways but near the bottom for public transport, an expert...

Auckland's "run-down" rail network will give Rugby World Cup visitors a bad impression of the city.

Mainfreight is reporting its first quarter net surplus after abnormals rose 109 per cent to $14.2 million.

Overcoming public perceptions is the first step, but planner promises economic benefits will be tangible.