Levin man charged with arson, threatening to kill
Around 80 people were evacuated from the neighbouring properties.
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Man at centre of Levin standoff in stable condition, charges being considered
He was found inside his burning home last week.
Man recovering in hospital after Levin standoff, police remain at scene
Police will remain at the scene of a siege-type incident in Levin
Levin armed siege: Man in critical condition after fire tears through house
About 80 residents have been able to finally return home.
Levin standoff: Man who sparked siege found alive after blaze doused
Videos and images seen from Bledisloe St show the home on fire.
80 people evacuated in Levin: Police in negotiations with resident
People are urged to follow all police instructions and stay away from the area.
Levin man, 73, found safe and well
Pereka may be seeking a ride to Wellington and saying that he needs to go there for work.
Tenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned home
The constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.
Levin tornado claims reach $8.1 million
The provisional data shows there were 807 claims after the tornado.
Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
Boy racers' cars impounded following Anzac meet
Police have impounded 10 cars and plan to seize more.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Levin tornado: Up to 50 homes damaged, one person injured by glass
For some, the cleanup has begun while others are hunkering down
Live: 'Hunker down' - tornado's trail of destruction: buildings damaged, roads closed; polar blast hits NZ
Levin tornado carves trail of destruction, houses damaged, trees torn up, roads closed.
Holiday road horror: One dead, one critical after two-car crash
One person has died and two others have been taken to hospital after the Levin crash.
Person seriously injured following crash in Levin
Road reopens after serious two-vehicle crash reported around 2.45pm.
Man jailed for sending hundreds of messages to ex partner
'You need to accept that the relationship is over,' judge tells abusive ex.
Large fire at commercial premises in Levin
Emergency services from around the district are rushing to help put out the fire.
Children turned into gang members by state
Paora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.
'Aunty I've done something really, really bad' - Nomads prospect jailed
Nomads prospect stabbed a rival gang member in the face 15 times with a pair of scissors.
'No room in my heart for hate': Daughter forgives driver who killed parents
'My parents were great people and they would not want this to derail your life.'
One dead after early morning crash in Levin
The crash happened at about 2.30am this morning.
Burglary victim told he'd inherited debt from previous owner
"He turned up and said the debt is yours."
Inseparable in life and death: 'I'll be seeing you soon old girl'
A former Waitomo mayor died just hours after attending the funeral of his wife.
Best of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 playgrounds
The finalists have been revealed, but who will you vote for as the country's number one?
Man in coma after falling during attempt to arrest him
During the arrest, two police officers and the man fell onto the ground.
Horror crash: Three school staff killed attended Parliament protest
Three of the four who died work at a New Plymouth school.
'Killing fields': Kāpiti Mayor demands SH1 solution after four killed in crash
Four deaths have been confirmed.
Crash between train and truck
A police spokesman said they received a report a truck has been hit by a train on Tuesday.
One lane of SH1 reopens after multiple fatalities in serious crash south of Levin
Southbound lane now open on SH1, with the northbound lane expected to open soon.
'Say sorry': Angry beneficiary wants compo for $100k 'cash drop' attendees
He spent $200 to travel to cash grab - and ended up with a handful of fake cash.
Levin truck crash: Person stable after being flown to Wellington Hospital
They are stable and recovering on the ward.
Victim of random beating says his tā moko enraged attacker
Man beaten, racially abused and robbed as he cowered in his car.
Serial burglar targeting Wellington car park buildings nabbed
The 40-year-old man is believed to have committed nearly 80 offences over seven months.