Border Patrol

The programme follows New Zealand Customs agents as they carry out their mission to stop illegal items from crossing the nation’s borders. View their daily operations, investigations and interceptions as they strive to keep the country’s entry points secure and protected.

The series is a documentary‑style programme that tracks the daily operations of New Zealand Customs officers. Presented as an episode‑length feature, it offers viewers a close‑up look at the work carried out by these border officials as they strive to keep the nation's entry points secure. Each installment follows the agents as they identify and intercept prohibited goods attempting to cross the country's frontiers. Their primary mission is to halt the flow of illegal items, ensuring that nothing unlawful slips through customs checks. The narrative centres on the practical steps taken to detect and prevent such breaches, and the agents' actions are shown as they happen, giving viewers insight into the pressures they face. The show captures the agents' routine inspections, the use of detection equipment, and the coordination required to manage the vast network of ports and airports across New Zealand. By focusing on real‑time interventions, it highlights the vigilance required to maintain border integrity and the challenges faced when confronting potential violations. Through its observational approach, the programme aims to illustrate the commitment of New Zealand Customs to safeguarding the nation's borders. It provides a transparent view of how these officials work tirelessly to stop illegal merchandise from entering, reinforcing the broader effort to protect the country's security and compliance with customs regulations.