It was a spectacular walk to the ring for Daniels accompanied by a powerful haka and waiata.
In the first four rounds, Daniels landed more consitently before taking control from the fifth.
She managed to bust Meleisea's nose which covered her in crimson.
Meleisea fought bravely but was unable to recover and suffered just her second career loss.
Two judges scored the fight 98-92 and one judge, 99-91, with Daniels winning unanimously as Daniels, the three-times New Zealand champion, took her record to 7-2-2.
The fighters embraced following the decision.
