Australia's defence of the Rugby League World Cup is alive after they withstood a spirited New Zealand to claim a 16-14 semifinal win in Leeds.
The Kiwis had endured an underwhelming tournament to date, but saved their best for last when they pushed the Kangaroos to the wire in front of 28,113 fans at Elland Road.
Next week at Old Trafford, Australia will play the winner of Saturday's (Sunday AEDT) semifinal between England and Samoa.