City Highlanders White gave Taieri a run for its money in the latest round of Dunedin women's premier hockey before eventually losing 1-4.
Both teams began playing a midfield passing game and neither looked to be dominating the game.
Eventually, Taieri's strong circle play and finishing prevailed, with two field goals resulting before half-time.
In the second half, Taieri looked to be getting on a roll when it scored a fantastic air shot that beat the City goalie.
But to its credit, City hung on to prevent the scoreline blowing out. For Taieri Georgia Petheram and Abbey Gould each scored two.
In other games, Momona beat University Blue 4-0 and University White beat Kings A 7-0 In the men's competition, University B Black was beaten 2-5 by Albany A in the main game.
Albany was 1-0 up early in the game and controlled the game well from there.
Andrew Maclennan scored the second goal for Albany with a perfect set-up from Nick Ross, from the baseline straight to the spot.
University scored early in the second half and exposed some holes in Albany's defence to quickly score a second.
Ross replied soon after to put Albany in front again.
He scored a second with a cross from Haughton Gilbert. Dave Ross claimed the fifth goal from a penalty corner.
In other games, Kings United A beat City Highlanders A 5-0 and University A Blue had a bye.
