Rifles, ammunition and a chainsaw have been stolen in an alleged aggravated burglary at a property in Whakamarama.
A police media spokeswoman said police were alerted to reports of the aggravated burglary about 10.30am.
The spokeswoman said one person was at the property at the time of the theft and was helping police with the scene examination.
No one was injured in the incident, and police will remain at the scene while the area is searched.
Earlier today, armed police were seen in a police car in Whakamarama.