Israel’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.

US says it's too early to craft an appropriate Security Council response to the crisis.

Muslim and Jewish communities are feeling vulnerable as the war escalates.

Armed groups were on alert and prepared to join the wider battle against Israel.

Approximately 300 people have gathered in Aotea Square during a vigil for Palestine. Video / NZ Herald

Israel says at least 199 people taken during the Hamas attack are being held captive.

She wants to go to Hobbiton but might have to go to war instead.

Hundreds of people, many of them children, were sheltering at the hospital.

Golriz Ghahraman says Israel is breaching international law by blocking water, power.

A woman had called 911 to report that her landlord had attacked her.

Joe Biden affirmed his support for efforts to protect civilians.

Calls for Natalya Komarova's comments to be investigated.

'We do not punish or sanction athletes for the acts of their officials or government.'

Israel cut off water and electricity to the Gaza Strip as it intensified air attacks.

Terrorists specifically targeted young people and to ‘kill as many’ Israelis as possible'.

Williams’ post included a “100 per cent” and a praying emoji.

The attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.

Hamas practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.

Medics in Gaza are facing a problem as the casualties mount — where to put the bodies.

Jenny Matheson arrived in Israel two days before the initial attacks.

The sole surviving female Special Operations Executive agent from WWII died in Auckland.

The group is attempting to flee by bus with the Tongan Consulate's help before lockdown.

More than 200 Fijian nationals have been flown out of Israel on an emergency flight.

The royals have condemned the brutal attack.

New Zealand church group stranded in Isreal, nurses' pay rise frustration continues and sinkhole repairs continue in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Key figure behind museum project hopes Kiwis will feel sense of home while overseas.

'I'm not going to feel safe until I touch New Zealand soil.'

The pork sector wants to ban imports from some countries, there are concerns about schools using CCTV to curb bullying and vaping in bathrooms, and Hamas claims it is holding more than 100 hostages as the conflict continues. Video / NZ Herald / AP / Getty

Dennis Marsh headlined a Red Cross charity concert for Ukraine.