History and Operations
It was created in 1996 through the merger of Luzerner Zeitung (LZ) and Luzerner Neuste Nachrichten (LNN). Luzerner Zeitung (1991–1996) had replaced the two daily newspapers Luzerner Tagblatt and Vaterland.
According to WEMF AG, as of 2004, the newspaper had a certified distribution of 134,526 and a readership of 290,000.
Its editor-in-chief is Thomas Bornhauser.
The newspaper is published in six regional editions:
| Regional title | Canton |
|---|---|
| – | Lucerne |
| Neue Nidwaldner Zeitung | Nidwalden |
| Neue Obwaldner Zeitung | Obwalden |
| Neue Schwyzer Zeitung | Schwyz |
| Neue Urner Zeitung | Uri |
| Neue Zuger Zeitung | Zug |
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