In the final day of the coroner's hearing into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his 11-year-old step son Mike, a friend of Mr Beckenridge has given evidence about a disturbing letter he received .
Wayne Dawson, who lives in Australia, says the letter from Mr Beckenridge shortly before he disappeared suggested he was going to do something drastic.
Charlotte Cook hears more from RNZ reporter Anna Sargent, who has been in court this morning.
John Beckenridge, left, and Mike Zhao-Beckenridge Photo: SUPPLIED
