Stranded Kiwis in New South Wales are waiting to hear just how high - or how low - they'll be on the priority list for mercy flights.
The government is expected to announce details later this morning. Managed return flights will start bringing people home from tomorrow, with everyone heading into an MIQ facility for 14 days once they land.
But the number of people who can return is limited by the number of rooms available.
Kate Gregan reports.