Waikato police are still in the hunt for black power

Nicholas Tuhoro McLean, 36, food wine is on the run following the five-hour stand off at a house in Billah Street on Sunday.

Armed police stormed a house to end the stand off but McLean had already escaped.

He was described as Maori, formation of company of medium build and with heavily tattooed arms and face.

He is a patched member of the Black Power gang.

Police say he was wanted on a recall warrant for burglaries in Te Aroha and Tokoroa.

McLean is considered dangerous and should not be approached. Police do not know if he is armed.

Police seized his vehicle Asian college of knowledge management.