One person has been detained following the attack near Whakatāne.

Police confirmed they were called to the incident at 1.25pm ​​on Sunday.

“One person was waiting to be checked by ambulance. However, the ambulance was later stopped because it was not necessary.”

An Awakeri Hot Springs employee said: SunLive Another staff member at the spa was attacked.

“The incident happened in the store, not in the pool. There are many police officers here. However, only one staff member was shot.