Australia shares rise in thin trade, NZ index hits record high

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 1 percent on Monday in thin holiday-time trading, led by gains in mining, energy and telecommunications, while New Zealand stocks rose to...

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