Checkpoint

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Prime Minister Andy Burnham who is set to announce he's going on tour this week, as well as Banksy's artwork proving costly for British taxpayers.

A popular Nelson pub in a 100-year-old church could face closure under one of the city council's options for a new library, community hub and civic centre. The Free House has become a regular meeting place for many groups including knitters, singers, domino players and mountain bikers. The council is asking people which of three options they prefer - redeveloping the existing council building, or new buildings in Collingwood Street or Church Street. Samantha Gee reports.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Could former All Black coach Scott Robertson be in for a shock code switch? Robertson has been offered a four year deal to become the inaugural coach of the yet to be confirmed 20th NRL team - The Orcas. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

With energy security and power bills front of mind for voters in the lead up to the election, Contact Energy has kicked off what will be a keenly watched reporting season. The first figure out is a net profit of $423 million, up 28 percent from $331 million the year earlier. However, 90 percent of customers received a price increase in the last 12 months. Contact Chief Executive Mike Fuge spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.