Armed police attended a "disorder incident" in Puriri St in Whanganui after receiving reports of gunshots in the area.
Police received multiple reports of a "disorder incident" in the Matipo St/Puriri St area around 8.30pm on Wednesday.
Police arrived to find a group of people had blocked off part of the street with cones and a vehicle.
"It was reported that a firearm was heard being discharged, however, no injured persons or firearms were located by police," a spokesperson said.
Police said no arrests were made and inquiries into the incident were ongoing.