Skyline Rotorua to close mountain bike park and Crankworx trails in 2027

[31/03/2026]

The gondola-access bike park will close the trails on March 25 next year.

Save up to £250 on these Hypershell exoskeletons for a limited time

[25/03/2026]

Wearable tech rarely promises something genuinely new, but these Hypershell X deals tap into a different kind of upgrade, focusing on reducing physical effort rather than adding another screen to your life. That positioning is not just conceptual either, with the range recognised at CES 2025, where it picked up a Best of Innovation award [...] The post Save up to £250 on these Hypershell exoskeletons for a limited time appeared first on Wareable.

Return of the ring: Ultrahuman Ring Pro clears US Customs to battle Oura

[24/03/2026]

Ultrahuman is officially returning to the US smart ring market, opening pre-orders for its Ring Pro after receiving crucial clearance from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP).  The clearance marks a major breakthrough for the company, which was hit by an import ban on its Ring Air last October stemming from a patent dispute brought [...] The post Return of the ring: Ultrahuman Ring Pro clears US Customs to battle Oura appeared first on Wareable.

Road rules shake-up on the table – here’s what you need to know

[24/03/2026]

Children aged 12 and under would be allowed to ride on the footpath.

Sport integrity agency: Complainants wait 15 months for resolution - ‘I feel let down’

[19/03/2026]

Only four national bodies have signed up to the Integrity Commission code.

Best fitness tracker 2026: Reviewed, tested, and compared

[17/03/2026]

The wearable tech landscape has changed dramatically since the first fitness trackers arrived over a decade ago. For years, the only option was a simple wristband that could track your daily steps and sleep. In 2026, it’s very different. The sensors that monitor your body’s data—heart rate, recovery, and activity—are now baked into everything from [...] The post Best fitness tracker 2026: Reviewed, tested, and compared appeared first on Wareable.

Rotorua pastor Timothy Lee shares tetraplegia journey in new book

[17/03/2026]

Rotorua's Timothy Lee has released his book Hopes, Fears and Wheelchairs.

Garmin gets smarter with official WhatsApp integration

[17/03/2026]

Garmin has taken a giant leap toward a fuller smartwatch experience, announcing a dedicated WhatsApp app for its Connect IQ Store. The popular messenger becomes the first and only third-party messaging platform to offer a native experience on Garmin hardware, arriving for models such as the Fenix, Forerunner, Venu, and Vivoactive. The app allows users [...] The post Garmin gets smarter with official WhatsApp integration appeared first on Wareable.

Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition

[17/03/2026]

Apple-owned Beats is tightening its ties with the fitness world, partnering with Nike on a special-edition Powerbeats Pro 2. Launching on March 20 for $249.99, the Nike Special Edition release marks a significant departure from Apple’s usual branding isolation. For the first time, the iconic Beats logo on the left earbud is joined by the [...] The post Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition appeared first on Wareable.

Zepp Health hints at premium push for Amazfit in 2026

[17/03/2026]

Amazfit is officially looking to shed its reputation as a budget specialist, with parent brand Zepp Health confirming it will double down on its premium pivot for 2026. During its recent Q4 earnings call, the company revealed that its transition from a volume-driven wearable maker to a ‘hybrid training platform’ is in full swing, trading [...] The post Zepp Health hints at premium push for Amazfit in 2026 appeared first on Wareable.

Garmin Chat Connector simplifies your watch data into a conversation

[17/03/2026]

Garmin users may soon have a more intuitive way to interpret their performance stats via a new bridge to conversational AI. A project called the ‘Garmin Chat Connector’ has surfaced, designed to securely link Garmin Connect accounts with advanced language models like ChatGPT and Claude. The system aims to solve the data fatigue that often [...] The post Garmin Chat Connector simplifies your watch data into a conversation appeared first on Wareable.

Apple partners with the London Marathon, hinting at Apple Watch’s endurance

[17/03/2026]

Apple is moving from the sidelines to the starting block, officially confirming its role as the ‘Official Performance Technology Product Partner’ for the upcoming 2026 TCS London Marathon. While the Apple Watch has been a ubiquitous sight on runners’ wrists since its 2015 debut, this formal sponsorship signals an intriguing shift in strategy. By taking [...] The post Apple partners with the London Marathon, hinting at Apple Watch’s endurance appeared first on Wareable.

Central Hawke’s Bay District Council pledges $200,000 to rebuild the Tukituki-Tarewa Swing Bridge

[17/03/2026]

The rebuild would be a big leap of reconnection for the Central Hawke's Bay community.

Xiaomi Watch S5 debuts in China with 21-day battery and slimmer design

[16/03/2026]

Xiaomi has pulled the curtain back on the Watch S5, the latest iteration of the smartwatch line that runs the brand’s proprietary HyperOS platform. While Xiaomi also recently launched the Watch 5 globally, powered by the feature-packed Wear OS 6, the S5 follows a different path. Like previous generations, it’s the long-lasting battery life that [...] The post Xiaomi Watch S5 debuts in China with 21-day battery and slimmer design appeared first on Wareable.

Apple AirPods Max 2 launch with H2 power and Live Translation

[16/03/2026]

Apple has officially unveiled the AirPods Max 2, bringing the long-awaited H2 chip to its premium over-ear headphones. Available for pre-order on March 25 for $549/£499 and available in early April, the update finally aligns the Max with the smart features found in the AirPods Pro, including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and a 1.5x improvement [...] The post Apple AirPods Max 2 launch with H2 power and Live Translation appeared first on Wareable.

Outdoor Access Commission urges awareness of public access rights on paper roads

[14/03/2026]

Paper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.

Waitākere BMX club back on track with international success after alleged arson

[13/03/2026]

Volunteers have rebuilt the facility from scratch, restoring club night buzz.

Crankworx Rotorua 2026: Young fans help create ‘banger’ atmosphere

[12/03/2026]

Educational psychologist says the event inspires purpose in students’ learning.

Free e-bike lock-and-charge hubs roll out on Hawke’s Bay trails

[12/03/2026]

Locky Dock initiative costs ratepayers nothing and gives e-bikers a worry-free ride.

Crankworx Rotorua 2025: Air DH winners and whip-off results from day one

[11/03/2026]

Ryan Gilchrist claimed a third straight Rotorua Air DH title on Mr Black.