Malisha KumarMultimedia journalist·NZ Herald·14 Jun, 2026 03:36 AM4 mins to read‌The Civil Defence alert being sent to about two million mobile phones on Sunday. The Civil Defence alert being sent to about two million mobile phones on Sunday. Mobile phone holders nationwide are being warned to expect a test Emergency Mobile Alert from NZ Civil Defence tonight.

Police have recommended that people with a “safety” hidden second phone to turn it off for the duration of the test between 6 to 7pm - in case the test