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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17 Oct: Three people have been charged over an assault that left a young man fighting for his life in Hamilton

17 Oct: State Highway 1 near South Canterbury's Makikihi will close tonight to recover a truck

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17 Oct: Air New Zealand's first electric test flight has taken off from Tauranga Airport today

17 Oct: The trial for a man accused of killing Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson on New Years Day, is being moved to Christchurch

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