Immense strength in the middle of grief over the loss of a much-loved son and brother

A jury's found Eli Epiha attempted to kill Constable David Goldfinch - on top of murdering Constable Matthew Hunt in June last year.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has acknowledged Hunt's mother, Diane, and sister Ellie -- who've spent two weeks listening to painful and harrowing details of his death.

He's also saluted officers who work every day to keep New Zealanders safe.

Coster says this trial's a reminder of the inherent risks and potential danger Police officers face every day.