

TV series
Border Patrol
2002–, English, on TVNZ 1 & TVNZ+.
Border Patrol is a New Zealand reality television series, focusing on the Customs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and the New Zealand Immigration Service. It is narrated by Tim Balme. They are checking through packages, travelers and goods to find if they try to smugle prohibited or undeclared goods. They have trained staff, dogs and technology to find this out.
- Seasons
- 15
- Episodes
- 155
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S15 E12: Episode 12
Aired 9 June 2026
Seasons 15

Season 1
2002 · 10 episodes

Season 2
TBA · 12 episodes

Season 3
TBA · 14 episodes

Season 4
2009 · 10 episodes

Season 5
2010 · 10 episodes

Season 6
2012 · 10 episodes

Season 7
2015 · 7 episodes

Season 8
2016 · 8 episodes

Season 9
2017 · 10 episodes

Season 10
2018 · 10 episodes

Season 11
2019 · 12 episodes

Season 12
2021 · 10 episodes

Season 13
2022 · 10 episodes

Season 14
2025 · 10 episodes

Season 15
2026 · 12 episodes

Specials
2025 · 3 episodes
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 5 May 2002
- Network
- TVNZ 1, TVNZ+
- Language
- English
- Country
- New Zealand
- Type
- Reality
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Border Patrol: quick answers
Is Border Patrol worth watching?
Border Patrol doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Border Patrol are there?
Border Patrol has 15 seasons and 155 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Border Patrol finished?
Border Patrol is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Border Patrol on?
Border Patrol isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
Border Patrol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Border Patrol yet.
What shows are like Border Patrol?
If you liked Border Patrol, try Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, The Incredible Dr. Pol, Paranormal Caught on Camera.