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New Zealand adds emergency warnings to its government app
The Govt.nz app is adding official emergency alerts and severe-weather warnings, with users able to choose the locations they follow.
The 17 September announcement says alerts will remain available after their initial notification is dismissed. The app supplements existing MetService and Emergency Mobile Alert channels. It should not be treated as a replacement for other warnings or local emergency instructions.
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