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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11 Feb: A makeover for a Queenstown hotel

10 Feb: Hopes a new dialysis unit in Southland improves access to life saving treatment

09 Feb: A next-generation electric hydrofoiling vessel is being trialled on Lake Whakatipu as a potential new transport link between Queenstown and Kingston

07 Feb: A Lotto player from Invercargill who bought their ticket on MyLotto has won Division One's million dollars in tonight's draw

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

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