Firearms incident at Kamo High School, Whāngārei

Police say a student at Kamo High School, in Whāngārei, was shown a firearm this morning. Image / Google

Police recovered a BB Gun and a knife after reports of an "altercation" between students at Kamo High School in Whāngārei.

Police were initially investigating the incident where a high school student in Whangarei was said to have "shown" a firearm before the armed person left in a vehicle.

Police said the incident happened about 11.20am at Kamo High School, in Wilkinson Ave.

Police later said they located a student in possession of a BB Gun and a knife and are speaking to three young people.

"They will be referred to Youth Aid in relation to this matter," police said in a statement.

'Police are also working closely with the school to see what additional support we can provide going forward."