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Frank Lochore, Matt Jensen and Phil Bradford each scored a try for the Warriors, who fell to 4-5 on the season with 24 points after salvaging a bonus point with a late try.
Hawke's Bay and Auckland head their respective conferences in the Bunnings NPC after the second round at the weekend.
On what would have been his 26th birthday, a moment's silence was observed before kick-off.
Loss to Taranaki disappointing, but coach Peter Russell says the problems are fixable.
The experienced outside back is juggling playing with being an assistant coach this year.