There was a heavy police presence after shots were reportedly fired from a vehicle on Hinemoa St in Whakatāne at midday.
A police spokeswoman said police were called about 12.10pm to Hinemoa St, Whakatāne, following a report of shots being fired from a vehicle.
She said the Armed Offender Squad was in attendance as a precaution.
She said no injuries had been reported at this stage.
Senior Sergeant Mark van der Kley said police received a report that the occupants of a vehicle had allegedly shot at another vehicle at the Hinemoa St roundabout.