The All Blacks Sevens side has qualified for next year's Rio Olympics after finishing runner-up to Fiji in the final of the Glasgow Sevens.
Fiji has overturned a 12-5 half-time deficit to win 24-17, scoring five tries to three.
Fiji overtakes South Africa on the world series ladder heading into the deciding tournament in London next weekend, with New Zealand third eight points points Fiji and three adrift of South Africa.
Fiji will clinch the title if they finish third in London.