Minister apologises for early morning tsunami phone alerts

Thursday 31 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 31 Jul 2025, 12:50pm

In this story National Emergency Management Agency

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell apologised for loud mobile phone alerts following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia. While some people received multiple warnings regarding potential coastal surges, others received none. Mitchell stated that efforts will be made to address glitches in the warning system.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 31 Jul 2025, 11:43am

   Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones turns phone off, unfazed by early morning tsunami alert (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 31 Jul 2025, 12:26pm

   '100% we got it right': Minister on tsunami alerts (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 31 Jul 2025, 12:50pm

   Live stream: Minister gives tsunami threat update (opens in new tab)

   • Full video: Minister gives tsunami threat update (opens in new tab) Thu 31 Jul 2025, 12:50pm