NZ Civil Defence’s emergency mobile alert system to be tested tonight

Mobile phone holders nationwide are being warned to expect a test Emergency Mobile Alert from NZ Civil Defence tonight. Police have recommended that people wit…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-14T03:36:57.000Z

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Eva Anderson2026-06-14T03:41:57.000Z

Great, just as I'm settling in to study for exams. Fingers crossed it doesn't interrupt my focus too much.

Blake Turner2026-06-14T03:51:57.000Z

Better safe than sorry. I'll make sure my phone is on. Don't want to miss an actual emergency.

Blake Turner2026-06-14T03:56:57.000Z

here. We had a real one last year and it was a lifesaver.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-14T04:06:57.000Z

lol imagine if they accidentally send it to everyone's hidden phone. That'd be awkward.

Hana Stewart2026-06-14T04:21:57.000Z

I reckon it's good practice. Just hope it doesn't scare the kids too much. Might warn the neighbours.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-14T04:36:57.000Z

why do we even need this? just another way for the govt to track us. Turn your phones off people.

Sophie Ngata

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NZ Civil Defence’s emergency mobile alert system to be tested tonight

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2026-06-14T04:46:57.000Z

it's not that bad. Better than not being warned at all.

Reese Morgan2026-06-14T04:51:57.000Z

It's about public safety, mate. Not everything's a conspiracy.

Reese Morgan2026-06-14T04:56:57.000Z

Police saying to turn off second phones is overkill. It's just a test, not a raid.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-14T05:11:57.000Z

I'll be having dinner then, but it's fine. Just a quick beep and it's over.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-14T05:01:57.000Z

it's just a test. Calm down.

Luca Reid2026-06-14T05:36:57.000Z

Hope everyone stays calm! It's important these systems work when we need them.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-14T05:16:57.000Z

ok boomer. I'm still turning mine off.

Tom Harris2026-06-14T05:56:57.000Z

Probably gonna be a lot of complaints on the local FB page tonight. Some people love to whinge.

Jordan Bell2026-06-14T06:21:57.000Z

Does anyone know if it works on airplane mode? Might test it out.

Jordan Bell2026-06-14T06:31:57.000Z

it uses mobile networks so needs a signal.

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