To NPC rugby action on Auckland's North Shore..

North Harbour have their first win of the season - pulling away for a 43-29 win over Waikato in Albany.

The victory included a four-try haul to winger Kade Banks.

Earlier - Wellington came-from-behind to edge Manawatu 39-31 in Porirua, while Otago finished strong to pip Bay of Plenty 31-26 in Dunedin.

And in the Farah Palmer Cup - North Harbour thumped Taranaki 62-19, Manawatu eased past Wellington 55-24 and Otago edged Tasman 34-27.