Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa

There was never any expectation that Finance Minister Bill English's fourth Budget would be bold and imaginative. (15′26″)

On Monday the National-led Government announced further changes to employment law, provoking cries of outrage from Opposition parties and trade unions. (17′18″)

Government MPs considering the partial asset sales legislation have been told in no uncertain terms that there is still a significant level of public opposition. (17′26″)

John Key became Prime Minister in 2008 promising to hold his ministers to a higher standard of conduct than expected of ministers in the previous Labour-led Government. This week he repeated he was doing just that as he answered questions about the allegations made against ACT leader and government minister John Banks. (17′25″)

Political editor Brent Edwards has been looking at the controversy surrounding the government's dealing with Sky City over a proposed new convention centre in Auckland. The casino operator has offered to fully fund the new venture with the proviso that the government changes legislation in order to allow the company more gaming machines in its existing Auckland casino venue. Opposition parties to accuse the Government of selling the law. (17′40″)

Political reporter Chris Bramwell accompanied John Key's trade delegation to Indonesia and Singapore, she reports back on what gains, if any, were made. (15′59″)

Politicians agree that oral health is one issue that flies under the radar, but they say it is a serious health concern that needs to be tackled sooner, rather than later. (16′35″)

While the National Party might still be popular in the opinion polls, its political management so far this year has not been sure footed. Our political editor Brent Edwards looks at National's rough start to the year. (17′00″)

If the Government thought the resignation last week of former Cabinet Minister Nick Smith would calm the furore around the Accident Compensation Corporation it's been sadly mistaken. (17′12″)

The Auditor General is considering requests for an independent inquiry into the Accident Compensation Corporation. (17′22″)

The Public Service is in for another shake-up. The Prime Minister announced the Government would merge two departments and two ministries to create a new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. As well, John Key says it has set itself ten clear targets to meet, ranging from cutting the crime rate and welfare dependency to improving educational outcomes. (17′21″)

The controversial Search and Surveillance Bill will go through its final stages when Parliament resumes sitting the week after next. (17′56″)

The Government's been accused of trying to push people off welfare at a time when there are no jobs. (17′38″)

Steven Joyce is the National Party's Mr Fix It. He became a Government minister in 2008 without any previous parliamentary experience and was National's campaign chairperson in the 2011 election campaign. And now he has responsibility for Economic Development, Tertiary Education and Science and Innovation, portfolios which have previously been held by separate ministers. (16′57″)

The National-led Government has again been dogged by controversy over the Crafar farms sale and its partial privatisation programme. (17′54″)

The National-led Government is facing increasing pressure from Maori over its plans to sell minority stakes in four energy companies. (18′23″)