Police and the armed offender's squad attended a property in Ashhurst near Palmerston North this afternoon after concerns were raised around a family harm matter.
A police spokesperson said one person was taken into custody and AOS was called to the property as a precaution.
"It was believed there was a firearm at the property where the incident was unfolding," the spokesperson said.
"The matter was resolved without incident and one person was taken into custody."