UPDATE: The road is now open.
The motorcyclist with serious injuries was taken to Tauranga Hospital by helicopter.
A car and motorcycle have collided on State Highway 2, at the intersection with Omokoroa Rd.
The road is blocked and diversions are in place at Youngson Rd and Esdaile Rd.
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A police spokeswoman said the motorcyclist was in a serious condition and a doctor was on scene treating the patient.
Ambulance staff and fire service were also at the scene.
A reporter heading to the scene said traffic was backed up until Plummers Point Rd.
More soon.
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