Scott Robertson gave an insight into his thoughts about Read’s return for the Crusaders.
Last Sunday was Luke's match since his injury last year's play-offs.
The pre-match tradition of swordsmen on horses will likely be axed, says CEO Colin Mansbridge.
It's hoped the Waiho bridge, which was washed away in the wild weather, will be rebuilt in just ten days.
They'll be performing alongside the likes of Six60, Dave Dobbyn and Stan Walker next month.
The Windies star was in the runs and wickets in his side's 28-run victory.
Phil Goff and President of the NZ Muslim Association Ikhlaq Kashkari say the Christchurch attacks have brought New Zealanders closer together.
The accident happened on Waitakere Road just after 7am today.
The security expert says white supremacism "has emerged and is a very violent threat" to the country.
The Kiwi has been linked with taking over from Eddie Jones.
The Crusaders are contemplating a re-branding after the Christchurch shootings.
"People just really like those long summer evenings," the former politician told TVNZ1's Breakfast.
Bennet Fertilisers Limited received "repeated warnings" over their actions.
The Tottenham striker is eager to try his luck as a field goal kicker.
The duo will both stay in New Zealand through to 2022 and 2020 respectively.
Other changes include upgrading nine lounges across the network.
Grant Jarrold has given the biggest hint yet that the Crusaders' brand could be gone.
The ban would affect a range of products, from straws to earbuds, starting in 2021.
The royal will visit late next month.
However the missing person investigation for Jessica Boyce will remain active.
But the New Zealand company assure customers they won't reduce the size of their chocolate blocks.
Arizona Cardinals boss Kliff Kingsbury will let his players check their phones every 20-30 minutes.
Dr Margaret Agee says the outpouring of grief is a way of trying to make order out of the chaos.
The toys posed a choking hazard because they broke apart or released small parts.
Over 120 tickets have been gifted to emergency services workers.
Paul Pounamu Tainui was sentenced in the High Court at Christchurch today.
The broadcaster's opened up about his former friendship with the royal on Australian television.
Vets are currently on scene, and are euthanising injured sheep.
Customers were offered a 10% discount for bundled broadband and electricity services from Slingshot but the company did not provide accurate disclosure on the conditions until the consumer had nearly signed up on the deal.
A survivor of the Al Noor Mosque attack will be giving a speech.
The Blues have previously struggled to finish matches strongly.
"It is unlikely anything could have been done to save the bridge," said Transport Agency System Manager Pete Connors.
Each week, TVNZ's politics team tells the story behind the story for the Inside Parliament podcast.
Harry Plummer was working on his kicking game after getting dropped to the bench, but it nearly ended in disaster.
Lee Griggs wanted to show people there "is always a positive way out of a seemingly impossible situation".
There are 37 confirmed cases in the region, with nine more cases being investigated.
The incident occurred at about 2pm today, when a passenger's bag had to be removed from the baggage hold.
The Parole Board has said it followed proper process in releasing Paul Tainui, but outside court today, Ms Tuxford's mum described that statement as "a load of s***".
The social media giant announced the significant policy U-turn today, but it can do more, Jacinda Ardern says.
Four men were seen being taken away during what police described as a planned search warrant.
The nurses say they're comforted knowing they can support each other.
One of the nurses attacked near the hospital carpark was left with broken bones.
Olivia Achten and Raina MacKenzie have been rowing for only six months and attend Taikura Rudolf Steiner School.
Seven Sharp's Claire Robbie sat down with the singer ahead of her Auckland gig.
The Seven Sharp co-host went to check out a Kiwi-helmed documentary about turning bad dogs good.
The recently erected fence was built by a developer, but neighbours claim it's blocking their sunlight.
Jeremy Wells spoke to the poet the morning before the Christchurch terrorist attacks.
The Australia-based TV stars plan to visit seven Kiwi cities in seven days.
