| 3 runs | by Central Districts | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth | 1970/71 | f28523 |
| 3 runs | by Auckland | University Oval, Dunedin | 2004/05 | f48534 |
| 4 runs | by Canterbury | Lancaster Park, Christchurch | 1882/83 | f2593 |
| 5 runs | by Central Districts | Pukekura Park, New Plymouth | 1953/54 | f20318 |