Thrilling finish to this New Zealand derby. A promising attacking spell by the Highlanders comes to nothing when the ball is knocked on. Perenera boots the ball out of play, signalling the final whistle. That's three losses in a row for the Highlanders. Simple mistakes letting them down, and stifling their efforts.

Barrett from 40m out and at an angle. He nails it and the Hurricanes stretch their lead to four points. Every error critical now as we head into the last ten minutes.

Highlanders look invigorated. They apply huge pressure on the Canes defence and are rewarded. Forwards work hard to earn the difficult yards and Canes eventually concede a penalty for offside. Home team now back in front, and looking dangerous!

Hurricanes work their way up to within five metres of the Highlanders line. Then it's TJ Perenara who conjures a try from nothing; powering his way through four defenders. Tremendous strength from the small halfback. A little complacency from the home team..

Hurricanes are penalised for incorrect entry at a ruck. Slade steps up to take the kick and converts to three points. Four from four for Slade; and a four point lead too.

Gripping end to the first half. Neither side managing to dominate the other.. Highlanders responding well despite conceding two tries. One point the difference and the prospect of an exciting second half!

Highlanders bounce right back with a try of their own. Hosea Gear takes the ball at pace off the back of a scrum. The cover defence is poor, and the powerful winger crashes through Barret's soft challenge before touching down. Great reply by the Highlanders.

Vito scythes through the Highlanders defence and delivers a suspect pass to Ben Franks who steamrolls a Highlander player (in a Julian Savea fashion), before bundling his way over. TMO consulted but gives the go-ahead.

After a sustained Highlanders attack, Hurricanes are penalised for an offside infringement. Slade guides the resulting penalty between the sticks and the Highlanders are in the lead.

Canes penalised at scrum-time. Highlanders point to the posts, and Slade obliges. The home team rightfully pick up three points after some exciting attacking play early on.