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Border Patrol (2002–present) on TVNZ 1
The answer: Yes — returns in 2 days.
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About Border Patrol
Border Patrol is currently airing on TVNZ 1; the next episode airs May 12, 2026.
It is a New Zealand reality television series that focuses on Customs, the Ministry for Primary Industries, and the New Zealand Immigration Service. The show first premiered in 2002 and has been produced in multiple seasons since then. It provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the work involved in border security and immigration enforcement in New Zealand.
The series is narrated by Tim Balme and has a runtime of 30 minutes per episode. Over the years, it has gained recognition, including winning the Best Reality Series at the New Zealand Screen Awards in 2006. The show is an original New Zealand concept that has been replicated internationally. Its ongoing seasons continue to document the daily efforts of border officials as they manage customs and immigration challenges.
Border Patrol episode schedule
1 upcoming · 149 aired . Next episode: May 12, 2026.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | S15·E8 | Episode 8 |
Aired · 149
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | S15·E7 | Episode 7 |
| April 28, 2026 | S15·E6 | Episode 6 |
| April 21, 2026 | S15·E5 | Episode 5 |
| April 14, 2026 | S15·E4 | Episode 4 |
| April 7, 2026 | S15·E3 | Episode 3 |
| March 31, 2026 | S15·E2 | Episode 2 |
| March 24, 2026 | S15·E1 | Episode 1 |
| September 9, 2025 | S14·E10 | Episode 10 |
| September 2, 2025 | S14·E9 | Episode 9 |
| August 26, 2025 | S14·E8 | Episode 8 |
| August 19, 2025 | S14·E7 | Episode 7 |
| August 12, 2025 | S14·E6 | Episode 6 |
| August 5, 2025 | S14·E5 | Episode 5 |
| July 29, 2025 | S14·E4 | Episode 4 |
| July 22, 2025 | S14·E3 | Episode 3 |
| July 15, 2025 | S14·E2 | Episode 2 |
| July 8, 2025 | S14·E1 | Episode 1 |
| October 2, 2023 | S13·E10 | Episode 10 |
| September 25, 2023 | S13·E9 | Episode 9 |
| September 18, 2023 | S13·E8 | Episode 8 |
| September 11, 2023 | S13·E7 | Episode 7 |
| September 4, 2023 | S13·E6 | Episode 6 |
| August 28, 2023 | S13·E5 | Episode 5 |
| August 21, 2023 | S13·E4 | Episode 4 |
| August 14, 2023 | S13·E3 | Episode 3 |
| August 7, 2023 | S13·E2 | Episode 2 |
| July 31, 2023 | S13·E1 | Episode 1 |
| October 11, 2021 | S12·E10 | Episode 10 |
| October 4, 2021 | S12·E9 | Episode 9 |
| September 27, 2021 | S12·E8 | Episode 8 |
Show 119 earlier episodes
| September 27, 2021 | S12·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 20, 2021 | S12·E7 | Episode 7 |
| September 13, 2021 | S12·E6 | Episode 6 |
| September 6, 2021 | S12·E5 | Episode 5 |
| August 23, 2021 | S12·E3 | Episode 3 |
| August 16, 2021 | S12·E2 | Episode 2 |
| August 9, 2021 | S12·E1 | Episode 1 |
| November 25, 2019 | S11·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 18, 2019 | S11·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 11, 2019 | S11·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 4, 2019 | S11·E7 | Episode 7 |
| October 21, 2019 | S11·E6 | Episode 6 |
| October 14, 2019 | S11·E5 | Episode 5 |
| October 7, 2019 | S11·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 30, 2019 | S11·E3 | Episode 3 |
| September 23, 2019 | S11·E2 | Episode 2 |
| September 16, 2019 | S11·E1 | Episode 1 |
| October 29, 2018 | S10·E10 | Episode 10 |
| October 15, 2018 | S10·E9 | Episode 9 |
| October 8, 2018 | S10·E8 | Episode 8 |
| October 1, 2018 | S10·E7 | Episode 7 |
| September 24, 2018 | S10·E6 | Episode 6 |
| September 17, 2018 | S10·E5 | Episode 5 |
| September 10, 2018 | S10·E4 | Episode 4 |
| September 3, 2018 | S10·E3 | Episode 3 |
| August 27, 2018 | S10·E2 | Episode 2 |
| August 20, 2018 | S10·E1 | Episode 1 |
| August 22, 2017 | S9·E10 | Episode 10 |
| August 15, 2017 | S9·E9 | Episode 9 |
| August 8, 2017 | S9·E8 | Episode 8 |
| August 1, 2017 | S9·E7 | Episode 7 |
| July 25, 2017 | S9·E6 | Episode 6 |
| July 18, 2017 | S9·E5 | Episode 5 |
| July 11, 2017 | S9·E4 | Episode 4 |
| July 4, 2017 | S9·E3 | Episode 3 |
| June 27, 2017 | S9·E2 | Episode 2 |
| June 20, 2017 | S9·E1 | Episode 1 |
| September 12, 2016 | S8·E8 | Cannabis Cultivator Jake |
| September 5, 2016 | S8·E7 | Korean Sex Worker |
| August 29, 2016 | S8·E6 | Empty Body Packer |
| August 22, 2016 | S8·E5 | American Medicinal Cannabis |
| August 15, 2016 | S8·E4 | Body Packer Widow |
| August 8, 2016 | S8·E3 | Passport Scammers |
| August 1, 2016 | S8·E2 | Birds Nests |
| July 25, 2016 | S8·E1 | Russian Working Girls |
| June 15, 2015 | S6·E11 | Fake Alcohol |
| June 8, 2015 | S6·E10 | World Cup Fake |
| June 1, 2015 | S7·E7 | Forgotten MDMA Pills |
| May 25, 2015 | S7·E6 | Undies Hash |
| May 18, 2015 | S7·E5 | Tall Ships |
| May 11, 2015 | S7·E4 | Deported Tour Guide |
| May 4, 2015 | S7·E3 | Perfume Eu Tonga |
| April 27, 2015 | S7·E2 | 50k Meth Man |
| April 20, 2015 | S7·E1 | Heart Patient |
| November 12, 2012 | S6·E9 | One Day Stay |
| November 5, 2012 | S6·E8 | Romanian Express |
| October 29, 2012 | S6·E7 | Pinched License |
| October 22, 2012 | S6·E6 | Suspicious Smokes |
| October 15, 2012 | S6·E5 | Hector Heads Home |
| October 8, 2012 | S6·E4 | False Passport |
| October 1, 2012 | S6·E3 | Argie Bargie |
| September 24, 2012 | S6·E2 | No Sleep for Nathan |
| September 17, 2012 | S6·E1 | Bodypacker |
| August 23, 2010 | S5·E10 | Episode 10 |
| August 16, 2010 | S5·E9 | Episode 9 |
| August 9, 2010 | S5·E8 | Episode 8 |
| August 2, 2010 | S5·E7 | Episode 7 |
| July 26, 2010 | S5·E6 | Episode 6 |
| July 19, 2010 | S5·E5 | Episode 5 |
| July 12, 2010 | S5·E4 | Episode 4 |
| July 5, 2010 | S5·E3 | Episode 3 |
| June 28, 2010 | S5·E2 | Episode 2 |
| June 21, 2010 | S5·E1 | Episode 1 |
| April 13, 2009 | S4·E10 | Episode 10 |
| April 6, 2009 | S4·E9 | Episode 9 |
| March 30, 2009 | S4·E8 | Episode 8 |
| March 23, 2009 | S4·E7 | Episode 7 |
| March 16, 2009 | S4·E6 | Episode 6 |
| March 9, 2009 | S4·E5 | Episode 5 |
| March 2, 2009 | S4·E4 | Episode 4 |
| February 23, 2009 | S4·E3 | Episode 3 |
| February 16, 2009 | S4·E2 | Episode 2 |
| February 9, 2009 | S4·E1 | Episode 1 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E14 | Episode 14 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E13 | Episode 13 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E12 | Episode 12 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E11 | Episode 11 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E10 | Episode 10 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E9 | Episode 9 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E8 | Episode 8 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E7 | Episode 7 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E6 | Episode 6 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E5 | Episode 5 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E4 | Episode 4 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E3 | Episode 3 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E2 | Episode 2 |
| January 1, 2004 | S3·E1 | Episode 1 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E12 | Episode 12 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E11 | Episode 11 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E10 | Episode 10 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E9 | Episode 9 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E8 | Episode 8 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E7 | Episode 7 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E6 | Episode 6 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E5 | Episode 5 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E4 | Episode 4 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E3 | Episode 3 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E2 | Episode 2 |
| January 1, 2003 | S2·E1 | Episode 1 |
| July 7, 2002 | S1·E10 | Episode 10 |
| June 30, 2002 | S1·E9 | Episode 9 |
| June 23, 2002 | S1·E8 | Episode 8 |
| June 16, 2002 | S1·E7 | Episode 7 |
| June 9, 2002 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| June 2, 2002 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| May 26, 2002 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| May 19, 2002 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| May 12, 2002 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| May 5, 2002 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |
