The following is a statement on behalf of the family of Susan Knowles.

Sue was a mother, sister, aunty, grandmother, and loving wife. Her grandkids called her Granna, she was a friend to many and loved by all.

In many ways she was larger than life and will be dearly missed.

Sue had a positive impact on so many people’s lives, through her work and her hobbies outside of work.

We like to refer to her as an active relaxer, somebody who was always on the go and looking for her next adventure.

The following is a statement on behalf of Natallia and Carmine, Sharon’s mum and dad:

Our hearts are broken following the passing of our beautiful daughter Sharon Maccanico.

Sharon was born in Italy. At age 3, she moved to Australia and at age 8, moved to New Zealand.

This was where her passion for dance began. Sharon wanted to be a professional dancer, and she would often practice for hours every day.

She participated in seven solo competitions at regional and national level and won all seven. Last year she also won an international competition in Belarus.

The recovery effort at Mount Maunganui following last week’s landslide remains ongoing today, as the operation moves into week two.

Superintendent Tim Anderson, Bay of Plenty District Commander says this has been a challenging operation for everybody involved.

“As this operation reaches week two, it gives a great indication of the sheer scale of what we are working with here.”

Police continue to call on staff from out of district

The following is a statement on behalf of Lisa’s husband, Travis:

We are absolutely devastated following the loss of our beloved Lisa.

Lisa was a cherished daughter, mother, aunty, sister, grandmother (Nan Nan) and wife, and we all loved her dearly.

Lisa was very spontaneous and adventurous. She was always looking for new things to do and would never shy away from a challenge.

Aucklanders are advised of possible delays on part of the motorway network and roads near the central city, on Saturday, due to protest activity.

A large-scale Police operation will be running to prevent any unpermitted pedestrian access to the Auckland Harbour Bridge or motorway network.

The Freedom and Rights Coalition’s permit to march on the bridge was declined in December by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

Police have clearly advised the group that it will not facilitate access for the group.

Attributable to Detective Kelsey Smith:

Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to patched Mongrel Mob member Lou Daniel Harmer today in Napier District Court.

Mr Harmer was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months imprisonment for significant sexual offending, after being found guilty on 14 counts of charges relating to sexual offending against multiple young girls.

We are pleased to see justice done for his victims who had the bravery to come forward and tell their stories.

Standing up to an abuser to relate their account requires a huge amount of courage.

A statement on behalf of Nils and Anders, dad and uncle of Måns Loke Bernhardsson:

Måns was a super kind and loveable member of our family.

Back home in Sweden, he had many friends and was loved by all those friends and family very deeply.

He was a fantastic artist and was extremely talented. Måns was artistic, which was one of the many things we loved about him.

He was incredibly athletic and loved downhill skiing and gymnastics.

Måns was on holiday in New Zealand on what was a ‘hastily’ booked trip with two of his friends.

Attributable to Investigations Manager Tauranga, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Varnam:

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a woman in Pukehina on New Year’s Day.

Police were called to the Old Coach Road property about 3pm on 1 January, where a woman was found deceased.

A 50-year-old man was initially charged with assaulting a person in a family relationship, however he now faces a charge of murder. He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow.

A youth has been arrested and charged following a serious assault on a bus driver in Massey last night.

At about 7pm, Police responded to reports of a person had been injured on a bus on Colwill Road.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, Waitematā West Area Investigations Manager, says upon arrival the alleged offender had fled on foot.

“The bus driver was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.

“This was an understandably frightening ordeal for the victim and we are continuing to support them.”