
Stacey Waaka scored three tries as the Kiwi Ferns reached the Rugby League World Cup final with a 32-0 semifinal win over Fetu Samoa.
Her nine tries in four tournament games included a player-of-the-match performance in Newcastle.
Warriors teammate Mele Hufanga also scored, her fourth try in three games, while Kaiyah Atai made 27 tackles without a miss.
Apii Nicholls and Ivana Lauitiiti added strong contributions from fullback and the bench.
The Kiwi Ferns will face Australia, who beat Fiji 30-14, in their seventh final against the Jillaroos since the women's competition began in 2000.
New Zealand won the first three finals; Australia claimed the most recent three.
The Kiwis also advanced, defeating Tonga 34-10 to reach their first final since 2013.
They will meet Australia, who beat Toa Samoa 44-12, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane next Sunday.
Captain James Fisher-Harris made 152 metres, broke three tackles and completed 33 tackles in 55 minutes.
Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, filling in on the wing, led the match with 216 metres and 23 runs, then scored late.
Erin Clark set up his try with a kick and recorded two try assists, 143 metres and 24 tackles in 58 minutes off the bench.
