They were eventually located and evacuated by helicopter separately and flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital in Hastings, where Luke later died.
Goodman was “all scratched up” according to one family member, but is recovering.
They told the Herald that a slip hit the couple’s car twice and if Goodman hadn’t gone to find help they would have “both been gone”.
Issac Luke posted on Twitter with a video of a haka at his father’s funeral which took place yesterday.
“The toughest day I’ve ever had was having to lay the old man to rest. A lot of love and support from the NRL and ex and current players/coaches sending in their support. We as a family appreciate the rugby league world. He meant the world to us,”
Last month Luke said he was “broken” by his father’s death.
“My first hero,” he wrote on social media.
“See you soon dad. I love you.”
The Hawera Hawks paid tribute to Luke on social media, referring to him as their “tōtara tree”.
“You were always their to guide us,” they wrote.
“Father, brother, koro, uncle, mentor and a friend. We are going to miss you dearly.”
