Harbour attacked from all parts of the paddock in the last 20 minutes and almost caught Dunedin, who ran out victors 32-27.
Taieri scored three tries in beating Alhambra-Union at Peter Johnstone Park, but it will need to brush up its play to beat University A in the semifinal.
First five-eighth Aleki Morris scored three tries and was in blistering form when Otago Boys' High School beat Kavanagh College 94-3 in the Highlanders First XV competition on Saturday.
It is an opportunity of a lifetime. Four of Otago's elite young darts players have been invited to compete in a tournament in China.
All Black Andrew Hore is expected to be re-sign with the Highlanders when the names of the contracted players are released next week.
Big lock Rob Verbakel was in aggressive form and scored two tries to put University A into next Saturday's semifinal of the Dunedin premier rugby competition.
Des Smith has put his retirement on hold and accepted a new job as operations manager for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Sports Council.
Highlanders midfield back Kendrick Lynn is still available for the Highlanders next year, despite signing for Bay of Plenty in the ITM Cup.
Dunedin Thunder player Chris Phillips is passionate about ice hockey. He hopes that his scholarship to an American University will help him reach the professional ranks.
Openside flanker Hayden Cleghorn was in dynamic form and helped the Otago Boys' High School First XV complete the interschool grand slam in Christchurch yesterday.
No New Zealand diver qualified for the London Olympics, but former New Zealand representative Simon Latimer has a seat on the judging panel.
Alhambra-Union kept its play-off hopes alive with a dramatic last minute 11-10 win over University A in Dunedin premier club rugby today.
Dunedin schoolgirl Rianna Mitchell broke four New Zealand resident records at the South Island short track speed skating championships in Dunedin on Saturday.
Andrew Whyte enjoyed his first taste of international athletics in Barcelona. He wants more.
Pirates prop Shane Parata will reach his double ton today.
Promising New Zealand speed skaters have learned from the masters at a camp at the Dunedin Ice Stadium this week.
Police say they have found nothing criminal in the actions of Otago Bowling Club officials.
Otago athletes Rebekah Greene and Andrew Whyte were the best performed New Zealanders on the first day of the world junior athletics championships in Barcelona yesterday.
He has finally made it. Andrew McMillan will represent New Zealand at the London Olympics next month.
First five-eighth Cam Rutherford scored 20 points and played a key role in Kaikorai's eight-try win against Pirates at Bishopscourt.