Southland have been the last rugby side to win at Carisbrook, their 19-12 local derby win against Otago on Saturday afternoon bringing the curtain down on Dunedin's long serving ground.
Premiership side Southland led the Championship hosts 19-6 at half-time.
There was another crossover upset in the late game - Championship side Manawatu beat Premiership neighbours Taranaki 15-10 in Palmerston North.
The Turbos led 8-7 at half-time.