The 39 year old killed Faiz Ali, Prasad's ex-wife's new partner, in a hammer attack, in February last year.

The jury took just one hour to find Prasad guilty - family and supporters were in tears after the verdict was delivered.

Prasad will be sentenced in May.

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08 Nov: History beckons at Riccarton Racecourse this afternoon as Cup Week begins in Christchurch

07 Nov: A person's been arrested after armed police swarmed Innes Road in Christchurch's Mairehau this afternoon - called to reports of a gun

07 Nov: A large shed is ablaze just north of Christchurch - after a fire started in a hedge line in Ohoka, about 9.30am

07 Nov: Breakers guard Izaiah Brockington has relished the challenge of defending against five-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton in the 83-79 defeat to the Adelaide 36ers at Christchurch

05 Nov: Christchurch Police are looking for four young people - after two attempted robberies last night

05 Nov: A return to the Black Caps beckons for Canterbury wicket-keeper Mitch Hay

04 Nov: Explosions have been heard at a scrub fire in in Canterbury's Darfield - which has claimed three structures since flaring into life about 10am

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