Harbour increase lead, Taieri and University impress

Harbour has increased its buffer at the top of the standings with a 24-18 win against Green Island at Watson Park today.

The Hawks picked up a four try bonus point to move to 48 points.

Taieri (42 points) climbed into second place following its 22-0 win against Dunedin at Peter Johnstone Park.

Green Island salvaged a bonus point out of its loss and is in third place with 40 points.

University (39 points) was too strong for Alhambra-Union. Its 48-5 win at the University Oval has lifted it to fourth place.

Kaikorai (38 points) edged Southern 17-11 at Bishopscourt and remains firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot.