The New Zealand Story
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
About this game
One day, a kiwi tribe was having fun and games outside the zoo, only to be kidnapped by the evil-minded Leopard Seal, who plans to sell them at the black market.
Fortunately, during the kidnapping process, Tiki, leader of the tribe, managed to escape the sack, and her job is to rescue Phee-Phee and the other kiwis scattered around New Zealand, and are held in cages in various locations that include Auckland, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Strait Cook, and Mt.
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If Tiki doesn't rescue a kiwi in a limited amount of time, the devil will appear and try to kill her.
When Tiki reaches the outskirts of each city, except Strait Cook, there is a boss waiting to meet Tiki, and kill her by using their own choice of weapons.
Also making the rescue mission difficult are several nasties that attempt to throw their own weapons, like bombs and arrows, at her.
To defeat these enemies, Tiki shoots at them using her crossbow and arrows.
More often than not, when Tiki shoots at enemies, they will leave behind pieces of fruit that she can pick up for points.
However, it is likely that Tiki may get other weapons or the letters E, X, T, E, N, and D.
Collecting all these letters will result in an extra life, and as for the weapons, they include laser shots, bombs, and fireballs.
In some levels, a few areas are located further up than just left or right, and the only way that Tiki can go up is by snatching something off the enemy that gives her the ability to fly up.
Other areas are underwater, and when Tiki goes underwater, her oxygen meter decreases, so she has to rise up to the surface again to restore her oxygen levels.
Apart from her own weapons, Tiki is able to squirt water at enemies if she gets to the top of the water.
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks The New Zealand Story for Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €207.04 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.21 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €20.23 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €10.44 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €227.75 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €64.81 |
| 2026-06-06 | Item only | PAL | €19.73 |
| 2026-06-06 | New (sealed) | PAL | €207.90 |
| 2026-06-06 | Complete in Box | PAL | €64.85 |
| 2026-06-06 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.35 |
| 2026-06-06 | Graded New | PAL | €228.69 |
| 2026-06-06 | Box Only | PAL | €10.43 |
| 2026-06-05 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.35 |
| 2026-06-05 | Complete in Box | PAL | €64.85 |
| 2026-06-05 | New (sealed) | PAL | €207.90 |
| 2026-06-05 | Item only | PAL | €19.73 |
| 2026-06-05 | Graded New | PAL | €228.69 |
| 2026-06-05 | Box Only | PAL | €10.43 |
| 2026-06-04 | Box Only | PAL | €10.45 |
| 2026-06-04 | Complete in Box | PAL | €64.99 |
| 2026-06-04 | New (sealed) | PAL | €208.37 |
| 2026-06-04 | Graded New | PAL | €229.21 |
| 2026-06-04 | Item only | PAL | €19.77 |
| 2026-06-04 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.39 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €62.21 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €62.21 |
| 2026-05-27 | Graded New | PAL | €57.09 |
| 2026-05-27 | New (sealed) | PAL | €57.09 |
| 2026-05-27 | Manual Only | PAL | €57.09 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €62.21 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The New Zealand Story has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The New Zealand Story worth?
The New Zealand Story for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €57.09 loose, €64.81 complete in box, and €207.04 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The New Zealand Story rare?
The New Zealand Story has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The New Zealand Story?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For The New Zealand Story, loose is €57.09 and CIB is €64.81 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The New Zealand Story worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The New Zealand Story is currently worth €57.09 loose, versus €62.21 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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