Armed police are standing guard in a South Auckland suburb after shots were reportedly fired at houses.
Police had taped at least one house near the corner of Capstick and Ivon Rds in Ōtara as well as damaged cars after officers rushed to the scene about 5pm on Friday.
After darkness fell officers could still be seen searching with flashlights near a cordoned-off house, while a police helicopter had taken to the sky above.
The "heightened police presence" in the area earlier led to roads being closed and officers working to establish exactly what had happened, a police spokeswoman said.
Despite the reports of gunfire, police confirmed no one was injured.
