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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Rugby:
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Law and Order:
A Christchurch Catholic boys' school was alerted to allegations of sexual offending by a priest nearly 20 years before his conviction 11:57

Entertainment:
Kim Kardashian has made her first public appearance with Sir Lewis Hamilton at the Super Bowl 11:51

Entertainment:
William Shatner had "tremendous" reservations about poking fun at his name in a new advertising campaign 11:21

National:
Natural hydrogen can make decarbonising industry cheaper – NZ’s turbulent geology could give it an edge 11:17

International:
Possible El Niño within months raising potential for hot, dry year across Australia 11:17

Environment:
Areas surrounding the base of Mount Maunganui remain off-limits, and geotechnical experts warn the risk of more slips is still high 11:07

Entertainment:
Dame Emma Thompson has shied away from theatre roles in recent years because she's a "morning person" 10:51

Politics:
A promise of no big spending this Budget, and potential for further cost-cutting measures 10:47

Law and Order:
They escaped appalling conditions in scam factories. Now, they are living on the streets in Cambodia 10:37

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