In search of Wellington’s ‘swagger’ with Nicola Willis

The finance minister says Wellington needs to rejig its mindset, and stop thinking of itself as just a place for the public service. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=stuff_daily&lid=zb82ifgc8chp [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 19 March 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [In search of Wellington’s ‘swagger’ with Nicola Willis]( The finance minister says Wellington needs to rejig its mindset, and stop thinking of itself as just a place for the public service. Glenn McConnell [Whatever your politics, we can all agree: New Zealand is better off when Kiwis are well informed. Help us keep it that way - and keep politicians on their toes. Make a contribution to support our team today.]( [Would officials still miss terrorist’s online activity today?]( The capability of our national security services has been questioned, after researchers “easily” found missed evidence about the March 15 attack. Glenn McConnell [Shop worker given $25,000 compensation after dismissal]( Woman taken off roster after seeking leave for daughter’s birthday, children’s dentist trips. Susan Edmunds [The political land mines littered in the Prime Minister’s path]( ANALYSIS: From Winston Peters’ Nazi comments to police pay, fish hooks await Christopher Luxon at every turn, writes Tova O’Brien. Tova O'Brien [White-tailed spider bite led to near-deadly infection]( Ignoring signs of trouble after a suspected white-tailed spider bite allowed a massive infection to threaten a man’s life. Janine Rankin   STUFF MORNING QUIZ: MAR 19 Was Dr Seuss really a doctor? [Let’s get quizzing]( EDITORS' PICKS   [‘Music is magic’: Dame Hinewehi Mohi on the power of sound]( The softly spoken pillar of music in Aotearoa is celebrating a new achievement in her storied career. Karanama Ruru [White Ferns v England T20 opener: All you need to know]( Hosts are without stars Devine and Kerr for the first T20, but the visitors are also missing some big guns as the tour opens in Dunedin. Stuff sports reporters [Security concerns for cruises are spreading beyond the Red Sea]( As Red Sea security deteriorates, cruise ships are abandoning the Suez Canal – with big implications for cruise itineraries. Brian Johnston [Is Lindsay Lohan on the cusp of a comeback?]( With new films, red carpet appearances, tell-all interviews and headlines touting a “return”, Lohan looks to be on the cusp of reclaiming her It Girl status, or at least trying to. Lyric Waiwiri-Smith     POLITICS [Would officials still miss terrorist’s online activity today?]( [How’s the Government handling the cost of living crisis?]( [In search of Wellington’s ‘swagger’ with Nicola Willis]( WORLD [Mysterious ‘Havana syndrome’ may all be in the mind]( [Kate Middleton ‘might discuss recovery’]( [Seoul says North Korea fires missile toward the North's eastern waters]( SPORT [Watch: Sophie Devine carts team to Women's IPL title]( [Watch: The mistimed golf shot and thud that terrified spectators]( [Watch: Michael Bracewell’s 8-wicket haul sets family best]( LIFESTYLE [How Goop and the Duchy inspired Meghan’s new lifestyle brand]( [$1.2m suspension bridge set to bring safety, visitors to Taranaki Maunga]( [Watch: Kids’ heart-warming appeal for new principal](   [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=pgl8ymczk10e) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( * You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff is New Zealand's leading media organisation connecting with nearly 3.4 million Kiwis each month. As an independent, locally owned company, our mission is to make Aotearoa a better place. [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=pw94mav5hbz2) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=or8bmfn4t5kz) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on 0800 339 000.