Mumâs 477-day wait for a hug over as first NZ flight lands The airport was awash with tears, hugs and smiles as families and friends were at last reunited in Adelaide. News by Emily Cosenza Premium Content Subscriber only After 477 days apart, Rachel Thompson finally had her grandson back in her arms, as the first direct flight from New Zealand landed in Adelaide after more than a year. Her daughter Milly, who lives in Auckland with her fiance and son George, is visiting South Australia to spend time with her mother. The child, who is shy of tu...