A Kiwi in New South Wales for her brother's funeral can do little but cry as her attempts to get home have been thwarted by cancelled flights and excessive demand. The pair booked to cross the ditch weeks ago to see Barbara's brother, who they hadn't seen in three years and was unwell. With their iPads at the ready this morning, the pair waited nervously for flights back home this week to become available. Back in New Zealand, Barbara had a 88-year-old mother who lived alone, while Wayne had an elderly aunt in an aged-care facility, who was asking staff where her nephew was. However, with state case numbers rising daily, Barbara had little hope she would return home any time soon.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 12, 2021 06:11 UTC