In 2012, Mystics finished second on the table after the regular season. However, they subsequently lost the major semi-final to Melbourne Vixens and the preliminary final to Magic and finished in third overall.[7] On 20 May 2012, during a Round 8 match against Vixens, Mystics introduced the Harrison Hoist. Anna Harrison made several vital blocks while being hoisted rugby union lineout-style by her defensive partners. Harrison was lifted first by Kayla Cullen and then twice in the final quarter by Jessica Moulds. Mystics won the match 49–45.[3][20][21][22][23][24][25] Cullen and Moulds adopted the role of a lineout lifter to hoist Harrison and the move had the desired result in the final quarter when Vixens goal shooter Karyn Howarth's goal-bound shots were twice batted away.[20][26]
In 2015, Mystics went through the regular season unbeaten against their fellow New Zealand teams and topped the New Zealand Conference.[27][28] However they subsequently lost the Conference final to Magic[29]
and a semi-final to Firebirds.[30][31][32]
Since 2016, Netball Northern have entered a team in the National Netball League. In 2017 they became known as Northern Marvels. They are effectively the reserve team of Northern Mystics. Helene Wilson was their inaugural head coach. Former Marvels players include Elisapeta Toeava and Grace Nweke.[40][55][59][111][112] In 2021 Northern Marvels were NNL premiers after they defeated Northern Comets 64–56 in the grand final.[48][113]
