The Fiji Bati lead New Zealand 12-6 in their Rugby League World Cup quarter-final match at MKM Stadium in Hull.
Maika Sivo crossed over in the corner after 12 minutes with Brandon Wakeham making it 6-0.
Eight minutes later, captain Kevin Naiqama cut back on the grain to score near the posts. Wakeham stepped up to add the two points as Fiji led 12-0.
New Zealand hit back through Ronaldo Mulitalo who went over in the corner. Jordan Rapana converted as the Kiwis trailed 6-12.
Fiji Bati (1-13): Sunia Turuva, Maika Sivo, Kevin Naiqama, Semi Valemei, Vuate Karawalevu, Apisai Koroisau, Brandon Wakeham, Korbin Sims, Penioni Tagituimua, Tui Kamikamica, Viliame Kikau, Joshua Wong, Taniela Sadrugu.
Interchange (14-17): Henry Raiwalui, King Vuniyayawa, Ben Nakubuwai, Lamar Manuel-Liolevave.
New Zealand (1-13) Joseph Manu, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Peta Hiku, Jordan Rapana, Dylan Brown, Jahrome Huges, Jesse Bromwich, Brandon Smith, James Fisher-Harris, Kenny Bromwich, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Joseph Tapine
Interchange (14-17) Isaiah Papali’i, Kieran Foran, Briton Nikora, Isaac Liu.
