A man has been charged over a firearms incident that occurred at a Dargaville address on Thursday night.
Police responded at 6.40pm to Ranfurly Street following reports of a family harm incident.
Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, says it was reported a man had allegedly presented a firearm, before firing a shot into an unoccupied garage on the property.
“Our staff responded into the area, and took this man into custody,” Inspector Nordstrom says.