While
the nomination for Lorde's Hunger Games hit Yellow Flicker Beat is the third in a row for producer Joel Little - he also co-wrote Brood's Bridges - the singer herself won the award last in 2013 and hosted the show last year.
The power duo will be facing off against Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Multi-Love, written by former Mint Chicks members Ruban and Kody Nielson.
Songwriting from lesser-known Kiwis also features, with Marlon Williams, Anthonie Tonnon and Mel Parsons making up the top five nominees.
Finalists:
• Dark Child - written by Tim Moore and Marlon Williams, performed by Marlon Williams
• Get Out Alive - Mel Parsons
• Multi-Love - written by Ruban and Kody Nielson, performed by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
• Water Underground - Anthonie Tonnon
• Yellow Flicker Beat - written by Ella Yelich-O'Connor and Joel Little, performed by Lorde
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