Porirua police have arrested a 22-year-old man who sparked an Armed Offenders Squad callout north of Wellington yesterday evening.
The man was arrested early this morning after he returned to his home.
Armed police were last night called to a rural area near Pauatahanui and Paekakariki Hill Road was closed following concerns about the man, who was distressed and armed.
Cordons were lifted last night.
- Herald Online