Outrage as alleged sex offender too ill to stand trial leaves country

Former carpet salesman Ronald Thompson’s alleged victims are furious that he’s left the country - something his family says he’s done “to spend his final months in peace”. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     [Support our Journalism]( [Support our Journalism »](     STUFF DAILY 18 August 2024   Kia ora {NAME}, Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [Outrage as alleged sex offender too ill to stand trial leaves country]( Former carpet salesman Ronald Thompson’s alleged victims are furious that he’s left the country - something his family says he’s done “to spend his final months in peace”. How much do you value news? If strong independent media in NZ matters to you, support our work today. [I'd like to contribute →]( [$105k in Nightcaps: Is this the cheapest town in New Zealand?]( It was built in 1905 for a mining family.. Now it’s on the market for the first time in almost 100 years. [All Blacks bounce back with thumping win over Argentina]( Scott Robertson got the result he needed after a shock defeat as a magnificent first-half performance crushed the Pumas at Eden Park. [Human Rights Commission demands immediate action after damning exploitation report]( Existing penalties for exploitative employers are “peanuts”, the Human Rights Commission says. 📺 Watch [ThreeNews]( tonight at 6pm for more on these stories and today's biggest news. ThreeNews is made by Stuff and available on ThreeNow and Three. EDITORS' PICKS   [Stuff morning quiz: Aug 18]( Toucans are native to which continent? [Budding Auckland entrepreneur opens medicinal cannabis hangout space]( ‘Gandalf of Weed’ Abe Gray’s Green House is a medicinal cannabis dispensary, and hangout. [The exclusive Fijian island loved by celebrities]( This private island resort has attracted all manner of celebs, but it’s not just its exclusivity that’s the draw card. [Comedienne explores deep underworld]( There will be little trace of Lydia Blomfield’s humour when she takes on the role of Eurydice. [Why this ad]( NZ NEWS [One dead after boat capsizes in Otago]( [Today’s news chat: Are you worried about losing your job?]( [Why police called the search of Philip Polkinghorne's house 'unprecedented': Listen to The Trial episode 3]( WORLD [Anzac Cove wildfire close call for Kiwi memorial sites as wildfire scorches Gallipoli]( [Lawmakers in Turkey draw blood in brawl during parliament debate]( [Kiwi diplomat believed robbed, assaulted in Paris in ‘security incident’]( SPORT [Israel Adesanya’s bid to become a three time UFC champion]( [ABs player ratings: Many men make amends in Pumas pounding]( [Recap: All Blacks cane Argentina to retain 30-year unbeaten record at Eden Park]( LIFESTYLE [The best new TV shows and movies to stream this weekend]( [Airport review: Dublin’s airport is dismal and charmless]( [Grand Designs 'jungle’ bach celebrated by ADNZ]( [Manage Stuff Account](?lid=74jhgjr4so5e) [Unsubscribe](EMAIL}/2c520dc6-86e5-5f70-b825-d54222a8d29c/communication-subscription/stuff-newsletter-newsletter-stuff_daily/unsubscribe?auth_hash=+Q+oiAj7HWBqZPdq0WUHJbwxHdVOAYl1QSMT/b2ttiw=) | [Terms & Conditions]( | [Privacy Policy]( You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Stuff Daily newsletter. Did a friend forward you this email? [Sign up to get Stuff Daily in your inbox.]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand [Instagram]( [TikTok](nzstuff?lang=en&lid=9tf451b5vk5s) [YouTube](StuffNewZealand?lid=r9mkg8ttocfg) * You can email us at feedback@stuff.co.nz, or call us on 0800 339 000.