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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07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week

04 Feb: Otago police are investigating a bullying incident at a school in Oamaru

04 Feb: Southland police say there are serious concerns for a 62-year-old Invercargill man, missing for almost four weeks

03 Feb: A man's appearing in court today, following an Environment Southland investigation into odour complaints at a Southland slink skin factory

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