The incoming National Government says it will sell partial stakes in state owned enterprises. See what's on offer in this Herald graphic.

The father of one of the Pike River victims has stood up for a mine inspector being 'hammered' at the inquiry into the disaster.

Solid Energy has announced plans for a new underground and open-cast coal mine employing up to 150 people on the South Island's West Coast.

At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.