Wellington v Auckland
Wellington won the toss and elected to bat, and composed 297 all out, before restricting Auckland to 12 for two in seven overs at stumps.
Canterbury v Central Districts
Canterbury winning the toss elected to bat and after 110 overs are 258/8, losing three quick wickets late in the day after a solid opening partnership.
Northern Districts v Otago
Northern Districts won the toss and elected to bat on a good strip, compiling 228. Otago started their quest for first Innings points but lost an early wicket with only 15 on the board, ending the day on 66 for four.
Short scorecards
Northern Districts v Otago
Northern Districts 1st Innings: 228 all out (T Clark 44, G Schwikkard 33, F Allen 31, N Beard 3/28, M Souter 3/38)
Otago 1st Innings: 66/4 (J Simpson 33*, G Scott 3*, J Hickey 3/14)
Canterbury v Central Districts
Canterbury 1st Innings: 258/8 ( J Reeves 61, M Laffey 45*, L Barthomeusz 44, B Walsh 35, P Younghusband 3/40)
Wellington v Auckland
Wellington 1st Innings: 297 all out ( J Proctor 95, R Cargill 48*, T Pere 41, I Tugaga 33, B Warren 4/40, T Horrocks 3/47)
Auckland 1st Innings: 12/2 (J Bassett-Graham 4*, T Manning 0*, I Tugaga 1/4 T Friday 1/7)