Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to honour shooting victims

Friday 19 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 1:54pm

Thousands of people gathered at Bondi Beach to hold a memorial paddle-out and a minute's silence for those killed in a mass shooting. The attack occurred during Hanukkah celebrations on Sunday, leaving 15 people dead and one gunman killed. A New Zealander was among those who helped restrain one of the alleged attackers.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 19 Dec 2025, 9:47am

   Bondi terror attack: Kiwi bystander tells how he helped stop gunman (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 19 Dec 2025, 11:41am

   Thousands gather at Bondi Beach for memorial paddle-out (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 19 Dec 2025, 1:54pm

   'Just beautiful': Thousands gather to honour Bondi shooting victims (opens in new tab)