Explosion heard before fire tears through century-old New Plymouth cottage

Can't view this email, [click here]( [Taranaki Daily News Banner]( 01 January 2021 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on the most popular Taranaki Daily News stories you might have missed this week. [Large Article Image]( [Explosion heard before fire tears through century-old New Plymouth cottage]( Neighbours reported hearing a loud explosion moments before a New Plymouth house was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night, a fire investigator says. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Mount Taranaki gets a dump of summer snow]( Whoever asked Santa for a white Christmas got their wish with Mt Taranaki receiving a good dump of snow overnight on Saturday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Taranaki man in critical condition following gas explosion and fire at home]( A Taranaki man is in critical condition in Waikato Hospital after his house burst into flames following a gas explosion. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Teens arrested after burglary spree in Taranaki]( Two teenagers have been arrested after a gang of youths went on a mini crime spree around North Taranaki last week. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Orcas end the year with a visit to Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth]( People enjoying the Christmas holiday sun on Tuesday afternoon were joined by unexpected guests. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Police investigating after liquor store robbed in broad daylight]( An investigation has been launched after a New Plymouth liquor store was robbed of cash and cigarettes at knifepoint on Sunday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Baby Clinton-Gohdes could be on council attendee list in 2021]( There's 15 elected members, numerous staff, occasionally Chalky the dog and soon Baby Clinton-Gohdes could be the latest attendee in the New Plymouth District Council chamber. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Doctor on a call - medic is walking the length of NZ for Taranaki Hospice]( As a doctor Claire Richardson has delivered babies and witnessed those in their final moments, so she decided to put her best foot forward and support those who comfort and care for the dying. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [A great day for fishing at Urenui]( The fish were biting well on what turned out to be a perfect day for the Urenui Boating Club’s 46th annual fishing competition. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Person seriously injured after two-vehicle crash in New Plymouth]( One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a two-vehicle crash in New Plymouth on Wednesday morning. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Stuff daily quiz Have you taken part in today's quiz? [See what it takes to reach the top of the leader board.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Google Plus]( [Unsubscribe]( [Newsletter Settings]( [Privacy Policy]( [Advertise]( [Feedback](