'Things are looking up for him' - Oliver Dowling, the Kiwi stabbed in the London terror attacks, continues to improve in hospital

The Kiwi stabbed in the London terror attacks is "getting better" and will likely be moved out of intensive care in a few days, his sister has told London-based supporters.

Former Christchurch man Oliver Dowling was stabbed in the face, neck and stomach after three terrorists rammed a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and knifed dozens more on Saturday evening (London time).

He had four hours of surgery, but the terrorist's blade missed his vital organs.

His sister, Freddy Dowling, earlier posted on social media that the 32-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.

One of the administrators of the Kiwis in London Facebook group, Thomas Kamm, told Newstalk ZB that Dowling, whose parents and older brother are at his bedside, had been awake a full day and was talking.

"[His sister said] that he is getting better. It's looking up for him, which is brilliant news."

The family have been also been told Dowling was likely to remain in the intensive care unit for a few days and in hospital for another week at least, Kamm said.

"His sister and family want to thank the NHS, which they say have been absolutely amazing, and also the support from home and the UK, which they say has been greatly appreciated."

The group did not know the condition of Dowling's French girlfriend, Marie Bondeville, who was also injured in the ordeal.

Dowling's family have previously told Kiwis in London that Bondeville was in a serious condition at another London hospital, her family at her side.