The 62-year-old man at the centre of a lengthy police standoff is facing multiple charges.
The man was rescued from his burning property in Levin last week after an almost 24-hour long standoff with police.
Around 80 people were evacuated from the neighbouring properties on Thursday last week when he allegedly threatened self-harm.
By the evening, the house was ablaze. The man was hospitalised but has since been released and is being remanded in custody.
A police spokesperson confirmed he faces charges of threatening to kill, arson, possession of an offensive weapon and causing harm by posting digital communication.
