The pedestrian was struck on New North Road near Ballast Lane just before 5pm.

The person died despite being given medical assistance by emergency services at the scene.

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National:
If the US resumes nuclear weapons testing, this would be extremely dangerous for humanity 16:47

Politics:
Trump-Xi talks will not have changed the priorities of the Chinese government 16:37

National:
90 years of Monopoly: how the ‘new craze’ morphed from socialist critique to capitalist dream 16:27

National:
In 2024, the climate crisis worsened in all ways. But we can still limit warming with bold action 16:17

Law and Order:
A fire at the old Fitzherbert Tavern in central Palmerston North has been deemed suspicious 16:17

National:
Friday essay: Jon Faine on why our social cohesion should not be taken for granted 16:07

International:
What are the origins of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's name? 16:07

Cricket:
What a difference a day makes ... if you're uncapped Black Caps allrounder Kristian Clarke 15:37

Basketball:
Breakers forward Reuben Te Rangi has his sights on stopping a pair of key Illawarra Hawks players, in tonight's Aussie basketball league clash across the Ditch 15:27

Cricket:
Kristian Clarke is reflecting on a whirlwind call-up to the Black Caps, after getting the nod to replace the injured Matt Henry in the final one-dayer against England tomorrow 14:47

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