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.

>> More Lower South Island News

Other Lower South Island News

14 Feb: State Highway 93 in Southland has reopened, following a serious crash earlier this morning

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

Top Stories

RUGBY
Blues fullback Zarn Sullivan has fresh motivation heading into the Super Rugby Pacific season More...

BUSINESS
OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders More...

Today's News

Environment:
The North Island is suffering another weekend of weather chaos and it may be in for more 21:57

Entertainment:
Lindsey Vonn is recovering after undergoing a third surgery following her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics 21:51

Entertainment:
James Van Der Beek was reportedly working on a memoir prior to his death 21:21

Environment:
A warning for those in weather affected zones to be vigilant as it starts to get dark 21:17

Skiing:
Valentino Guseli thought he saw an 'omen from the shred gods' during the 2026 Winter Olympics halfpipe final 21:07

Entertainment:
Alfonso Ribeiro will "always be there" for James Van Der Beek's kids following the actor's death 20:51

Entertainment:
Authorities believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy is still alive 20:21

Entertainment:
Bijou Phillips has launched an urgent appeal to find a kidney donor 19:51

Entertainment:
Stacy Keibler says it was a "gift from God" to be with James Van Der Beek in his "final days" 19:21

Health & Safety:
Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event 18:57

News Search

Power Search