The Chiefs are through to the Super 14 final, downing the Hurricanes 14-10 in a blanket fog night at Waikato Stadium, in Hamilton last night.

In scenes reminiscent of the 2006 final in Christchurch, fog descended on the field late in the match as the Hurricanes desperately tried to overcome a four point deficit.

The Chiefs' reward is a home final against either the Crusaders next Saturday or a daunting journey to Pretoria, if the Bulls win the second semifinal at Loftus Versfield tomorrow morning.

While the Chiefs celebrated, the Hurricanes were left to contemplate a fifth loss at the semi-final stage.

Although the Chiefs muscled up to repel wave after wave of attack at the death, Mils Muliaina's 54th minute try proved the difference.

A wayward Willie Ripia clearance gave the All Blacks fullback scope to launch a decisive counter attack with the elusive Sitiveni Sivivatu in support to give Muliaina the winning try. Muliaina said that the Chiefs' defence made a difference against the Hurricanes.