The Highlanders have recorded their third straight Super Rugby Pacific success, beating the Crusaders 32-29 in Dunedin.
The Wallaroos have shown vast improvements but still fallen short in a 33-14 Pacific Four series-opening loss to Canada in Sydney.
The Auckland-based Blues have moved into top spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder after beating the Wellington-based Hurricanes 31-27 in a nail-biter.