Scott Barrett recommitted to New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday.
Super Rugby side the Reds have stood down three players amid a pay dispute.
Ben Smith says he will be no more than a spectator when the Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way next month.
World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit took the opportunity to request that his contract is cancelled.
The Highlanders confirmed the signing of former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder.
Kurtley Beale and Luke Jones are returning to Europe to join top 14 heavyweights Racing 92 next year.
Super Rugby Aotearoa, to be played by New Zealand's five teams, will begin on June 13.
New Zealand's five Super Rugby teams are on track to return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Toomua thinks a domestic or trans-Tasman competition could be a more sustainable alternative to Super Rugby.
RA chief executive Raelene Castle spoke about a potential domestic competition and 2020 Bledisloe Cup series.
After weeks of talks, professional players in Australia have agreed a deal over an average 60 per cent pay cut.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) reached a pay agreement with players.
Andy Marinos says staging the Rugby Championship while Super Rugby continues could be the way to fit postponed events into 2020.
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson rounded on Crusaders players for their actions on Monday.
While there is still no agreement, talks over restructured salaries for players made "good progress" on Sunday, says Rugby Australia.
Super Rugby clubs will receive a financial boost but New Zealand Rugby has had to make tough calls amid the coronavirus crisis.