A man accused of killing an Auckland taxi driver is in custody in China, but the dead man's family may never see him face justice in NZ, a leading lawyer says.

The man wanted for the brutal murder of Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini has been caught by Chinese authorities in Shanghai.

Police say they have evidence missing Kapiti man Raymond Piper has died a violent death.

Jane Phare talks to a South African living in New Zealand who is returning to Cape Town armed with lessons learned from Kiwis.

Raymond 'Son' Piper has not been seen since May 15 when he disappeared from Paraparaumu.

A man has been jailed for attacking family members with a replica medieval axe on his wedding night, after he was caught kissing a bridesmaid.

A mother and daughter were farewelled cradling each other in the same coffin, among outpourings of grief at their premature deaths.

John Skinner turned his back to the courtroom and gestured defiantly after being found guilty of murdering a police officer.

John Skinner, 38, and Iain Clegg, 36, denied murdering Sergeant Don Wilkinson and attempting to murder another police officer.

Eric Smail was drunk and in an "angry, pessimistic state" on the night he killed his paralysed friend, a psychiatrist told court today.

Dev Sangha glared at the suspected killer of his wife as the two saw each other for the first time since Ravneet Sangha's death.

The jury will continue deliberating the fate of the men accused of killing undercover police officer Sergeant Don Wilkinson in the morning.

The man accused of killing Ravneet Sangha can be named for the first time.