By Kate Gregan, RNZ
A pregnant New Zealander who has been stranded in Sydney will return home after being granted an exemption for a mercy flight.
Carol Taupau, who has been stuck in Sydney since flying there for her aunt's funeral in June, is 26 weeks pregnant, has two young children at home and can't work remotely.
After initially being told she wouldn't qualify for a priority seat, Taupau received the positive news yesterday afternoon.