Commonwealth Games champions England got off to a strong start, but the Ferns pegged it back and led briefly in the second quarter.
The home side led by one at half time.
The England captain Serena Guthrie asked for more from her side in the second half and got it as they started strongly and extended their lead.
Both sides defended well and New Zealand had trouble getting the ball into the shooting circle.
Look back at how the match unfolded with RNZ's live coverage here.
