Northern Districts is poised to take first innings points in its Plunket Shield match with Otago at the Queenstown Events Centre.
At tea on day two Northern is well-placed at 288 for six in reply to Otago's tally of 301.
Experienced campaigner Joseph Yovich is undefeated on 37 with Jono Boult at the wicket with him on 32.
Neil Wagner has been the pick of the Otago bowlers with three for 43 from 18 overs.
