This happened on John Street at quarter past 8.

The motorcyclist is in a serious condition.

A section of the road has been closed and diversions have been set up.

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19 Dec: Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, following suspected arson at Invercargill's Queens Park around two weeks ago

18 Dec: Southland Police say those responsible for shooting two people in Gore remain at large

17 Dec: Two people are injured in Southland's Gore, with reports of a firearm being discharged

17 Dec: Health officials have confirmed one new measles case in Queenstown - linked to overseas travel

17 Dec: More details about a young Otago man's hunting death on Stewart Island in July

17 Dec: The Highlanders have signed promising Southland playmaker Mika Muliaina for the next four years

17 Dec: An Otago University student and rising rugby talent is recovering after a near-fatal fall from a Dunedin rooftop in September

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International:
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Entertainment:
Kelly Ripa "tries not to act so much anymore" because she does not want to be away from her family 13:50

Environment:
The weather's looking cloudy with a chance of RAIN-deer for most of the country this Christmas 13:47

Soccer:
Wellington Phoenix gaffer Giancarlo Italiano believes it's the sides with the best balance who will triumph in a congested A-league competition 13:47

Accident and Emergency:
Emergency services are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway (SH1), northbound, near Hampton Downs 13:27

Entertainment:
King Charles' cancer treatment "can be reduced in the New Year" 13:20

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Kim Kardashian's law mentor has praised the star for being transparent about failing her California bar exam 12:50

Soccer:
All smiles for the Phoenix women - after recording the biggest win in the team's history 12:27

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